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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

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 referred to as ES55
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured very close to the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 grades vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung SL202

 SL102 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung SL102

 SL202 SL102 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL202

 SL102 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SL102 compared to the SL202.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
25
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung SL102Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung SL202
Also called ES55 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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-10A
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $140