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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out around the same time to the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony S930

 SL102 S930 
Display size2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL102

 S930 SL102 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony S930

 SL102 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has got external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 against the S930.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony S930
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
30
great max aperture (f)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony S930
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $219