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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 matches up versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung SL202

 XG-1 SL202 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2009More modern by 66 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax XG-1

 SL202 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL202

 XG-1 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 vs the SL202.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and SL202 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and SL202.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (567g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (567g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax XG-1Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-15 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $140