Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Released January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The PL120 was introduced 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PL120 matches up vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung SL102
PL120 | SL102 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung PL120
SL102 | PL120 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL102
PL120 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PL120 against the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and SL102 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and SL102.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer PL120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung PL120 | Samsung SL102 |
Also referred to as | - | ES55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | - | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $130 |