Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL30 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL30 was announced 5 months before the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL30 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX1
SL30 | WX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung SL30
WX1 | SL30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX1
SL30 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL30 compared to the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and WX1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SL30 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Otherwise known as | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | - |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $93 | $149 |