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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 5 years before the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 scores against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB250F

 SL102 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung SL102

 WB250F SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB250F

 SL102 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 vs the WB250F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
25
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
69
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
30
good max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $250