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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung SL30 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 10 months before the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL30 scores versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W370

 SL30 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SL30

 W370 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W370

 SL30 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL30 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL30 against the W370.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and W370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W370 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W370
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $93 $230