Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150
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33 Features
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![Samsung SL102 front Samsung SL102 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL102/Samsung-SL102-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150/Sony-WX150-front.jpg)
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42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 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
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
The SL102 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL102 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX150
SL102 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL102
WX150 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX150
SL102 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 offers external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL102 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL102 compared to the WX150.
![Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 size comparison Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL102-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL102-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and WX150.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL102-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL102-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also called | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
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 rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs |
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 type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $300 |