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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung SL102

 Galaxy Camera 3G SL102 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Display dimension4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SL102 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung SL102

 Galaxy Camera 3G SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the SL102.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and SL102.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
36
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung SL102
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution - 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $606 $130