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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL102 matches up versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W570

 SL102 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung SL102

 W570 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W570

 SL102 W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL102 against the W570.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W570.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony W570
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W570
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also Known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 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 rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 116g (0.26 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $159