Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung SL202

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 23 months later than the SL202 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the SL202.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SL202 is 79 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.