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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled 5 years before the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL202 grades vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung WB50F

 SL202 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung SL202

 WB50F SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB50F

 SL202 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL202 compared to the WB50F.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung SL202Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL202 Samsung WB50F
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $140 $180