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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 5 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SL102 grades versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB800F

 SL102 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung SL102

 WB800F SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB800F

 SL102 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 and the WB800F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
25
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL102 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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 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) 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $300