Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX9

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 22 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL30 grades vs the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 offers exterior 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL30 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WX9.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.