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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was manufactured 22 months prior to the W560 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL202 scores against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W560

 SL202 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung SL202

 W560 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W560

 SL202 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 compared to the W560.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and W560.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W560 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony W560
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony W560
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony W560
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W560
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical 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 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 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 One One
Retail cost $140 $139