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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 Known as PL50
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung SL202

 Galaxy Camera 2 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SL202 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung SL202

 Galaxy Camera 2 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the SL202.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SL202.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
73
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
37
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $140