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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 5 years prior to the QX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL102 scores versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony QX10

 SL102 QX10 
Screen dimensions2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung SL102

 QX10 SL102 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony QX10

 SL102 QX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 and the QX10.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and QX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX10 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony QX10 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
26
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
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very good max aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony QX10
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2009-01-08 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $250