Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL102

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH100 scores against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 features external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SH100 versus the SL102.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and SL102 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and SL102.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SH100 provides an edge in sensor tech.