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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 23 months prior to the ST6500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL202 scores against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung ST6500

 SL202 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung SL202

 ST6500 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST6500

 SL202 ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the ST6500.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and ST6500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung SL202Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung ST6500
Also Known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-19
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 -