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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was released 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the DV300F grades vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung SL102

 DV300F SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung DV300F

 SL102 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL102

 DV300F SL102 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F against the SL102.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and SL102.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger DV300F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
69
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
fast max aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL102
 Samsung DV300FSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $130