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Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony NEX-5T

 SL202 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung SL202

 NEX-5T SL202 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-5T

 SL202 NEX-5T 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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