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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
Sony WX80
(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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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony WX80

 SL30 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung SL30

 WX80 SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony WX80

 SL30 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
24
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony WX80
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony WX80
 Samsung SL30Sony 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