Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 8 years before the HX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL202 scores against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.