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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 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 Known as PL50
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled 2 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 grades vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W220

 SL202 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL202

 W220 SL202 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W220

 SL202 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL202 compared to the W220.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W220 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony W220
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W220
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $160