Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W570
SL102 | W570 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung SL102
W570 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W570
SL102 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |