Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Also referred to as ES55

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The HZ10W was launched 5 months after the SL102 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ10W matches up against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL102
HZ10W | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ10W
SL102 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL102
HZ10W | SL102 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions 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 HZ10W versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the SL102.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and SL102.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SL102 |
Also Known as | WB500 | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $130 |