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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was brought out 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL30 matches up vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W730

 SL30 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung SL30

 W730 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W730

 SL30 W730 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL30 and the W730.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and W730.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W730
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Alternative name ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $93 $138