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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was released 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung SL202

 XZ-10 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SL202 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL202

 XZ-10 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the SL202.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus XZ-10 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
45
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (221g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $428 $140