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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W800

 SL30 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung SL30

 W800 SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W800

 SL30 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Sony W800
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W800
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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