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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out 6 years before the QX30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony QX30

 SL102 QX30 
Screen size2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung SL102

 QX30 SL102 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony QX30

 SL102 QX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 versus the QX30.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and QX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
24
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony QX30
61
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
65
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
26
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
29
great max aperture (f)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony QX30
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2009-01-08 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $348