Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3
96 Imaging
33 Features
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL102 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL102 was revealed within a month of the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL102 matches up vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony G3
SL102 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung SL102
G3 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony G3
SL102 | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL102 and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL102 and the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and G3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Also Known as | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $200 |