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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL102 grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB35F

 SL102 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung SL102

 WB35F SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB35F

 SL102 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL102 versus the WB35F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WB35F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL102 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $130