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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was brought out 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX2F matches up vs the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung SL102

 EX2F SL102 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2009More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung EX2F

 SL102 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL102

 EX2F SL102 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F and the SL102.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and SL102.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX2F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
25
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (294 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL102
 Samsung EX2FSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $478 $130