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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was manufactured 10 months before the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL202 grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W370

 SL202 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SL202

 W370 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W370

 SL202 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has got external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 against the W370.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W370 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony W370
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony W370
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W370
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k 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 - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 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
AE 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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $230