Samsung SL102 vs Sony W830

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL102 and Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 6 years before the W830 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL102 scores vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 against the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and W830.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.