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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed within a month of the S980 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL102 scores against the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony S980

 SL102 S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung SL102

 S980 SL102 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony S980

 SL102 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL102 versus the S980.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and S980.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony S980 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony S980
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony S980
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony S980
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also referred to as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300