Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 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
- Alternate Name is ES55
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W730
SL102 | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung SL102
W730 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W730
SL102 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |