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Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was brought out 2 months after the G3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL202 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony G3

 SL202 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung SL202

 G3 SL202 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony G3

 SL202 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL202 vs the G3.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony G3
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony G3
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $200