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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 10 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL30 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W320

 SL30 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung SL30

 W320 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W320

 SL30 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 offers external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 compared to the W320.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W320 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
24
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sony W320
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W320
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $93 $269