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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL102 grades against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony HX50V

 SL102 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL102

 HX50V SL102 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony HX50V

 SL102 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has outer 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 and the HX50V.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and HX50V.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
71
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
30
good maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $439