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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 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
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL102 matches up vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W730

 SL102 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung SL102

 W730 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W730

 SL102 W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 comes with 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) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL102 vs the W730.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and W730.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony W730
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W730
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Alternate name ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $138