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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 4 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL202 grades vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung ST150F

 SL202 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung SL202

 ST150F SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST150F

 SL202 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL202 and the ST150F.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and ST150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
25
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung SL202Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $300