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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL202 grades against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung WB850F

 SL202 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung SL202

 WB850F SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB850F

 SL202 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 compared to the WB850F.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
25
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung SL202Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL202 Samsung WB850F
Other name PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $599