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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was revealed 3 years prior to the W550 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 scores against the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W550

 SL202 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung SL202

 W550 SL202 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W550

 SL202 W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 compared to the W550.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W550 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
25
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony W550
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
Sony W550 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony W550
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony W550
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W550
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Launch cost $140 $119