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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 10 months earlier than the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL202 matches up versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W350

 SL202 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung SL202

 W350 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W350

 SL202 W350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL202 against the W350.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W350 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony W350
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony W350
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W350
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings 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 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $200