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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out 12 months earlier than the ST600 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL102 matches up against the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST600

 SL102 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung SL102

 ST600 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST600

 SL102 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 against the ST600.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and ST600.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
25
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
65
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung SL102Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL102 Samsung ST600
Also called as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $330