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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • New Model is Sony A390
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL102 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was revealed 7 months prior to the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SL102 matches up vs the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony A380

 SL102 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung SL102

 A380 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony A380

 SL102 A380 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 against the A380.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and A380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A380 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
24
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony A380 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (116g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony A380
 Samsung SL102Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also Known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $899