Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB210

Following is a extended review of the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB210 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL102 matches up against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 features outer dimensions 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 WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 versus the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WB210.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.