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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 3 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ10W matches up versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL202

 HZ10W SL202 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SL202 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL202

 HZ10W SL202 
IntroducedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W against the SL202.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and SL202.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
31
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (249g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL202
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung SL202
Other name WB500 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $140