Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

The SL202 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL202 grades vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony NEX-5T
SL202 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung SL202
NEX-5T | SL202 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-5T
SL202 | NEX-5T |
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL202 against the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Also Known as | PL50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $400 |