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Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony G3

 SL102 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung SL102

 G3 SL102 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony G3

 SL102 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony G3
25
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony G3
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony G3
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
30
fast max aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony G3
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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