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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed within a month of the SL102 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7000 matches up versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung SL102

 7000 SL102 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 7000

 SL102 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung SL102

 7000 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing 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 7000 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 against the SL102.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and SL102.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7000 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as mju 7000 ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $130