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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL202 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released around the same time to the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL202 scores versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony S950

 SL202 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung SL202

 S950 SL202 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony S950

 SL202 S950 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 against the S950.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and S950.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony S950
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony S950
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony S950
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 168 grams (0.37 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $140 $130