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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F scores against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung SL202

 DV300F SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung DV300F

 SL202 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL202

 DV300F SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing 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 choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DV300F against the SL202.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and SL202.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV300F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Samsung SL202
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL202
 Samsung DV300FSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID BP88 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $140