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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ST95 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL102 grades versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung ST95

 SL102 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung SL102

 ST95 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST95

 SL102 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL102 and the ST95.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and ST95.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (116g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung SL102Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung ST95
Also Known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 116g (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $145