Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL102

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the SL102.

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

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and SL102.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.