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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL202 matches up versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung WB800F

 SL202 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung SL202

 WB800F SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB800F

 SL202 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL202 compared to the WB800F.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung SL202Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung WB800F
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $140 $300