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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL202 and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 10 months before the W330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL202 grades against the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W330

 SL202 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung SL202

 W330 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W330

 SL202 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 comes with 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 W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL202 against the W330.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W330.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W330 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony W330
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W330
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $170