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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL30 scores against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX70

 SL30 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung SL30

 WX70 SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX70

 SL30 WX70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 offers outside 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) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL30 against the WX70.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sony WX70
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Sony WX70
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony WX70
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $93 $242