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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 24 months prior to the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SL102 scores against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST6500

 SL102 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung SL102

 ST6500 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST6500

 SL102 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL102 against the ST6500.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and ST6500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
74
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
30
good maximum aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung SL102Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL102 Samsung ST6500
Also called as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) -
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 -