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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out about the same time to the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung SL30

 SL102 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung SL102

 SL30 SL102 

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL30

 SL102 SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 versus the SL30.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
25
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
30
great max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL30
 Samsung SL102Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as ES55 ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $93