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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-50 matches up versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung SL202

 SH-50 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SH-50

 SL202 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung SL202

 SH-50 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 against the SL202.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and SL202.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus SH-50Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SH-50 Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $140