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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 grades against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung SL102

 XZ-10 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SL102 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL102

 XZ-10 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 vs the SL102.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and SL102.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus XZ-10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
45
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
24
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221 grams)
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
26
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (221g)
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good maximum aperture (f)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $428 $130