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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung SL102

 PL120 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung PL120

 SL102 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL102

 PL120 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Samsung SL102
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
26
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
great maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung PL120Samsung SL102
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