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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 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
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung SL202 and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was revealed 10 months earlier than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL202 matches up versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W310

 SL202 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung SL202

 W310 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W310

 SL202 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL202 and the W310.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and W310.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W310 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony W310
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony W310
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W310
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also referred to as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $150