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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 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
  • Other Name is ES15
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL30 matches up vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W810

 SL30 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung SL30

 W810 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W810

 SL30 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 has got external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 versus the W810.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and W810.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Sony W810
25
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony W810
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
Landscape photography with Sony W810
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W810
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Alternative name ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $93 $100