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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony WX9

 SL102 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung SL102

 WX9 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony WX9

 SL102 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
30
fast max aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony WX9
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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