Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL102 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL102 grades vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX9
SL102 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung SL102
WX9 | SL102 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX9
SL102 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and WX9.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Also referred to as | ES55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 116g (0.26 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $188 |