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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 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
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL202 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was manufactured very close to the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL202 matches up against the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W290

 SL202 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung SL202

 W290 SL202 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W290

 SL202 W290 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 vs the W290.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and W290.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W290 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony W290
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony W290
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W290
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10MP 12MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $230