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Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony a5100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony a5100

 SL102 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung SL102

 a5100 SL102 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony a5100

 SL102 a5100 
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).

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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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and a5100 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony a5100
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sony a5100 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
80
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5100 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
30
fast max aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony a5100
 Samsung SL102Sony Alpha a5100
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