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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 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
  • Other Name is ES55
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung SL102 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced within a month of the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL102 grades versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony T900

 SL102 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SL102

 T900 SL102 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony T900

 SL102 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 has 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) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL102 vs the T900.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony T900 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony T900
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
30
very good max aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony T900
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $300