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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 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
  • Also Known as ES55
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung SL102 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled at a similar time to the S950 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL102 scores vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony S950

 SL102 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung SL102

 S950 SL102 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony S950

 SL102 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has got external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL102 and the S950.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony S950
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also referred to as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $130