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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SL102 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The SL102 was unveiled 7 months before the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL102 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX1

 SL102 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung SL102

 WX1 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX1

 SL102 WX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 compared to the WX1.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and WX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SL102 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged SL102 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
24
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony WX1
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX1
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also Known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $149