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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SL102 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The SL102 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TL500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL102 matches up against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung TL500

 SL102 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung SL102

 TL500 SL102 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL500

 SL102 TL500 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 versus the TL500.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SL102 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older SL102 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Samsung TL500
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
30
good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others (386g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung SL102Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as ES55 EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $527