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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung SL102
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung SL102

 SZ-15 SL102 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SZ-15

 SL102 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung SL102

 SZ-15 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the SL102.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and SL102.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-15 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $130