Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Refreshed by Sony WX350
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SL102 was launched 5 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL102 matches up vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX300
SL102 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung SL102
WX300 | SL102 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX300
SL102 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 compared to the WX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WX300.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Also referred to as | ES55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $330 |