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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured 23 months later than the SL202 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL120 matches up against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung SL202

 PL120 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung PL120

 SL202 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL202

 PL120 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Samsung PL120 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 change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 vs the SL202.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and SL202 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and SL202.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer PL120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL120
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung PL120Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL120 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - 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 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Launch pricing $150 $140