Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SL102
HZ50W | SL102 | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ50W
SL102 | HZ50W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL102
HZ50W | SL102 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |