Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL102 was launched 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL102 grades vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX350
SL102 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung SL102
WX350 | SL102 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX350
SL102 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 vs the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Also Known as | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 470 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $270 |