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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 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
  • Also Known as ES55
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was brought out 24 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL102 scores versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W510

 SL102 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SL102

 W510 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W510

 SL102 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 compared to the W510.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W510.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W510 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony W510
25
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
Landscape photography with Sony W510
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
30
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W510
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 116g (0.26 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $99