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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was announced 18 months after the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ35W grades vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung SL102

 HZ35W SL102 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SL102 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL102

 HZ35W SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W against the SL102.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and SL102.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher HZ35W provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
30
fast max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung SL102
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung SL102
Alternate name WB650 ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $130