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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung SL202 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was launched very close to the S980 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL202 grades vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony S980

 SL202 S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung SL202

 S980 SL202 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony S980

 SL202 S980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 offers external 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 S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL202 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL202 against the S980.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony S980 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony S980
24
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony S980 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Sony S980 Landscape photography advice
26
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony S980
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also Known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $300