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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST100

 SL102 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung SL102

 ST100 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST100

 SL102 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
25
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
30
good maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung SL102Samsung ST100
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