Samsung SL30 vs Sony W560

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 22 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL30 matches up against the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 offers physical 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL30 and the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and W560.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W560 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.