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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
Sony WX150
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX150

 SL30 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL30

 WX150 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX150

 SL30 WX150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony WX150
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony WX150
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Sony WX150
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony WX150
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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