Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5
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33 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL30 was introduced 16 months prior to the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL30 matches up versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX5
| SL30 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung SL30
| WX5 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Display size | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX5
| SL30 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 against the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and WX5.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also called as | ES15 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $93 | $250 |