Samsung SL202 vs Sony W530

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL202 scores against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL202 versus the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W530 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.