Samsung SL30 vs Sony W650

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W650 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL30 grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SL30 and the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and W650.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.