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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured at a similar time to the W230 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SL102 scores against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W230

 SL102 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung SL102

 W230 SL102 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W230

 SL102 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has outer dimensions 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL102 compared to the W230.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W230 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony W230
25
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony W230
30
great max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W230
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options 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
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $180