Samsung SL30 vs Sony W530

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 22 months earlier than the W530 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL30 grades against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL30 and the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and W530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W530 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.