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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX1

 SL30 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung SL30

 WX1 SL30 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX1

 SL30 WX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
25
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sony WX1
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony WX1
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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