Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 6 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SL102 scores vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL102 compared to the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.