Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SL30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL30 grades versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX80
| SL30 | WX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung SL30
| WX80 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months | |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX80
| SL30 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 compared to the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WX80.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Otherwise known as | ES15 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 140g (0.31 lb) | 124g (0.27 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 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 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 |
| Price at launch | $93 | $276 |