Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
(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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung SL102
Galaxy Camera 4G | SL102 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SL102 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL102
Galaxy Camera 4G | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL102.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung SL102 |
Also called | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | - | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $130 |