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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed very close to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ15W grades vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung SL202

					

					

						
 HZ15W SL202 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ15W

					

					

						
 SL202 HZ15W 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SL202

					

					

						
 HZ15W SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W compared to the SL202.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and SL202.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ15W to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

						Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
31
 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
25
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (249g)
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
54
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (249g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
40
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SL202
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung SL202
Also called WB550 PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $140