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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102

Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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 Known as ES55
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was announced 16 months later than the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ50W matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SL102

 HZ50W SL102 
LaunchedMay 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SL102 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL102

 HZ50W SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W and the SL102.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and SL102 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and SL102.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer HZ50W will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
30
great maximum aperture (f)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL102
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung SL102
Alternate name WB5500 ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-05-03 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $130