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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 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
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was manufactured very close to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL202 scores versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony T900

 SL202 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SL202

 T900 SL202 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony T900

 SL202 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 comes with outer 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 T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL202 against the T900.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and T900.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony T900 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony T900
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
26
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony T900
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $300