Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
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- 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W80 was introduced 5 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W80 grades versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung SL202
| W80 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax W80
| SL202 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung SL202
| W80 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax W80 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W80 and the SL202.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and SL202.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax W80 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung SL202 |
| Also called | - | PL50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-06-25 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | D-LI78 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $250 | $140 |