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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL102 matches up against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony HX7V

 SL102 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung SL102

 HX7V SL102 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony HX7V

 SL102 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL102 compared to the HX7V.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
25
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony HX7V Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
30
very good max aperture (f)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also Known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $499