Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung SL102
XZ-10 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus XZ-10
SL102 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL102
XZ-10 | SL102 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |