Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced August 2014
- Succeeded the Sony a5000
Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL102 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL102 scores versus the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony a5100
SL102 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung SL102
a5100 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony a5100
SL102 | a5100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers physical 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 a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL102 and Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL102 compared to the a5100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and a5100 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and a5100.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Other name | ES55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | 116g (0.26 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $448 |