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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-410 matches up against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung SL102

 VH-410 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus VH-410

 SL102 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung SL102

 VH-410 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VH-410 vs the SL102.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and SL102.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
68
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus VH-410Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-410 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $186 $130