Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W560
SL202 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung SL202
W560 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W560
SL202 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |