Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung SL202

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and SL202 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 24 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XZ-1 matches up versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and SL202.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more recent XZ-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.