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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX350

 SL102 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung SL102

 WX350 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX350

 SL102 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
24
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony WX350
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
26
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
29
good max aperture (f)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX350
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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