Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-10 was manufactured 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung SL202
SZ-10 | SL202 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SZ-10
SL202 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL202
SZ-10 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 against the SL202.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SL202.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 life | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $140 |