Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610
96 Imaging
33 Features
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ES55
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W610
SL102 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung SL102
W610 | SL102 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W610
SL102 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |