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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 23 months earlier than the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL202 grades versus the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung ST90

 SL202 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung SL202

 ST90 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST90

 SL202 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 features outer dimensions 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 ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the ST90.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and ST90.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
25
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung SL202Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung ST90
Also referred to as PL50 -
Class 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $150