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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was launched 12 months earlier than the W310 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL102 grades against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W310

 SL102 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung SL102

 W310 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W310

 SL102 W310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SL102 against the W310.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W310.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W310 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony W310
25
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony W310
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W310
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also Known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $150