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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the SL102 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST30

 SL102 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung SL102

 ST30 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST30

 SL102 ST30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 vs the ST30.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and ST30.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SL102 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
25
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than average (87g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
65
lighter than average (87g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
30
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung SL102Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung ST30
Also called ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 87 grams (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $55