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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX7V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL202 matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony HX7V

 SL202 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung SL202

 HX7V SL202 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony HX7V

 SL202 HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL202 and the HX7V.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and HX7V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
24
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
26
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also referred to as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $499