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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL102 scores against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W330

 SL102 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung SL102

 W330 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W330

 SL102 W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 vs the W330.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and W330.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
61
lighter than average (116g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
26
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
29
great maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W330
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $170