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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL102

 HZ10W SL102 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SL102 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL102

 HZ10W SL102 
AnnouncedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
31
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (249g)
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (249 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL102
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung SL102
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