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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 5 years before the WB30F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL102 scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB30F

 SL102 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung SL102

 WB30F SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB30F

 SL102 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers physical 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) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 compared to the WB30F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny 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 WB30F
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
30
very good max aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $180