Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as ES55
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SZ-10 was introduced 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 grades versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung SL102
SZ-10 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SZ-10
SL102 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL102
SZ-10 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 and the SL102.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SL102.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung SL102 |
Also referred to as | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $130 |