Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 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
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
(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

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.

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony HX99
SL102 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung SL102
HX99 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 117 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony HX99
SL102 | HX99 |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |