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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was revealed 9 months after the A350 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL202 grades versus the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A350

 SL202 A350 
LaunchedFebruary 2009June 2008Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung SL202

 A350 SL202 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A350

 SL202 A350 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the A350.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and A350.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A350 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SL202 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony A350
25
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony A350
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony A350
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
9
no video
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony A350
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Other name PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-17 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $600