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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 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
  • Also referred to as ES55
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was released about the same time to the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL102 matches up versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W220

 SL102 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL102

 W220 SL102 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W220

 SL102 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has got physical 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SL102 vs the W220.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and W220.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W220 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
25
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony W220
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony W220
30
good max aperture (f)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W220
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $160