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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL102 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL102 matches up vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony HX99

 SL102 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung SL102

 HX99 SL102 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2009More modern by 117 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony HX99

 SL102 HX99 

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 comes with external 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung SL102 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 against the HX99.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and HX99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL102 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (242g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX99 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
Sony HX99 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
76
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good max aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
76
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (242g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony HX99
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also called ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $469