Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL102 matches up against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX50 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 vs the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WX50.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.