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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the MV800 grades against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung SL102

 MV800 SL102 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung MV800

 SL102 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung SL102

 MV800 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 and the SL102.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and SL102 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and SL102.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger MV800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Samsung SL102
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
good maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung MV800Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30/15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 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 BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $130