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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung SL202

 Galaxy Camera 4G SL202 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SL202 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL202

 Galaxy Camera 4G SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the SL202.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL202.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
36
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
27
really wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL202
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $550 $140