Samsung SL202 vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was announced 10 months before the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL202 grades versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 features external dimensions 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 vs the W380.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W380.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.