Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL30 was unveiled 6 years before the W800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL30 scores versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W800
SL30 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung SL30
W800 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W800
SL30 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and W800.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Otherwise known as | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-13 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
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) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $93 | $90 |