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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 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
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 4 years prior to the W610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL102 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W610

 SL102 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung SL102

 W610 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W610

 SL102 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL102 against the W610.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony W610
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony W610
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
69
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony W610
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W610
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $200