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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX50

 SL102 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung SL102

 WX50 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX50

 SL102 WX50 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
25
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony WX50
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast max aperture (f)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX50
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Other name ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $250