Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL102 was introduced 12 months before the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL102 matches up vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST100
SL102 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung SL102
ST100 | SL102 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST100
SL102 | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 versus the ST100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and ST100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Samsung ST100 |
Also called as | ES55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $250 |