Samsung SL30 vs Sony W510

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 22 months prior to the W510 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL30 matches up versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 vs the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and W510.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W510 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.