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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 4 months before the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL202 scores versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung SL720

 SL202 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung SL202

 SL720 SL202 

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL720

 SL202 SL720 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 versus the SL720.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and SL720.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SL720 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung SL202Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as PL50 PL70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $119