Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony HX50V
SL102 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL102
HX50V | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony HX50V
SL102 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |