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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SL202 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was brought out 10 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL202 grades against the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony S2100

 SL202 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung SL202

 S2100 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony S2100

 SL202 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL202 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL202 against the S2100.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and S2100.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony S2100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony S2100
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $0