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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 3 years before the WB210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL202 matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung WB210

 SL202 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung SL202

 WB210 SL202 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB210

 SL202 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 provides external 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL202 vs the WB210.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
25
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung SL202Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung WB210
Also called PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $140 $279