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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX300

 SL102 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung SL102

 WX300 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX300

 SL102 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony WX300
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast max aperture (f)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX300
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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