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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was introduced 24 months before the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL102 grades versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX10

 SL102 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung SL102

 WX10 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX10

 SL102 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has outside 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 vs the WX10.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony WX10
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony WX10
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
30
great max aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX10
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $200