Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX10V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL102 grades against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL102 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind in sensor innovation.