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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was launched 4 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL102 grades against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB850F

 SL102 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung SL102

 WB850F SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB850F

 SL102 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL102 vs the WB850F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
69
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung WB850F
Other name ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $599