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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 and Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 5 years before the HX50V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL202 matches up against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony HX50V

 SL202 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL202

 HX50V SL202 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony HX50V

 SL202 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has exterior 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the HX50V.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
24
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
26
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-04-24
Body design 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $439