Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50
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33 Features
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 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
- Other Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL30 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL30 scores against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX50
| SL30 | WX50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung SL30
| WX50 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX50
| SL30 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL30 and the WX50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WX50.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Also called | ES15 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.30 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $93 | $250 |