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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SH-1 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-1 matches up vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung SL102

 SH-1 SL102 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 64 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SH-1

 SL102 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung SL102

 SH-1 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-1 against the SL102.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and SL102.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SH-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Samsung SL102
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $130