Samsung SL102 vs Sony W320

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 12 months prior to the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SL102 matches up vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has external dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and W320.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.