Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150
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33 Features
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![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150/Sony-WX150-front.jpg)
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42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
The SL30 was released 4 years before the WX150 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL30 scores versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX150
SL30 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL30
WX150 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX150
SL30 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 compared to the WX150.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and WX150.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also called as | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $93 | $300 |