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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL102 matches up versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX30

 SL102 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung SL102

 WX30 SL102 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX30

 SL102 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 and the WX30.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony WX30
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
30
very good max aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX30
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
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 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 116g (0.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $259