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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 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 Known as ES15
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL30 and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was unveiled 10 months before the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL30 scores vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W380

 SL30 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung SL30

 W380 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W380

 SL30 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL30 and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL30 versus the W380.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
25
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W380
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.80 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $93 $44