Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released July 2011
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was brought out 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung SL202
SZ-11 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SZ-11
SL202 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL202
SZ-11 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 against the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and SL202.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $253 | $140 |