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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL102 grades versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W380

 SL102 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung SL102

 W380 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W380

 SL102 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL102 and the W380.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and W380.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W380 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good max aperture (f)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W380
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 10MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 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
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $44