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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 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
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL202 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 2 months after the S930 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL202 grades against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony S930

 SL202 S930 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL202

 S930 SL202 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony S930

 SL202 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has outside 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 versus the S930.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and S930.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
24
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
26
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony S930
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $219