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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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
  • Other Name is PL50
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out 15 months later than the SL202 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ50W scores against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SL202

 HZ50W SL202 
RevealedMay 2010February 2009Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SL202 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL202

 HZ50W SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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 HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W against the SL202.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and SL202 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and SL202.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger HZ50W is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
25
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL202
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung SL202
Also referred to as WB5500 PL50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-05-03 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $140