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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung SL202

 SZ-11 SL202 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SL202 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL202

 SZ-11 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
26
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung SL202
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