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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was announced 3 years prior to the SL102 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1L scores versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung SL102

 GX-1L SL102 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung GX-1L

 SL102 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2006More modern by 34 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL102

 GX-1L SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions 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 change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L and the SL102.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SL102 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and SL102.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung SL102 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
9
no video
30
fast max aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL102
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-02-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 570g (1.26 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $130