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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung SL102 and Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was announced 11 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL102 grades vs the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony A6100

 SL102 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung SL102

 A6100 SL102 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2009Fresher by 129 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony A6100

 SL102 A6100 

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 provides external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL102 and Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL102 and the A6100.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and A6100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL102 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
25
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony A6100 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
74
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
86
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
Sony A6100 Landscape photography features
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony A6100
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony A6100
 Samsung SL102Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Alpha a6100
Also called ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $748