Samsung SL102 vs Sony W370
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as ES55
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL102 was announced 12 months before the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL102 matches up against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W370
| SL102 | W370 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SL102
| W370 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W370
| SL102 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has got physical dimensions 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the W370.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W370.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Also called as | ES55 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $130 | $230 |
