Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL202
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
(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
- Other Name is PL50
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Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ25W was introduced 17 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ25W matches up versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung SL202
| HZ25W | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ25W
| SL202 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL202
| HZ25W | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W and the SL202.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and SL202 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and SL202.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern HZ25W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Samsung SL202 |
| Also called | WB5000 | PL50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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 | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $350 | $140 |
