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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 3 years earlier than the W650 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL202 grades against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W650

 SL202 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung SL202

 W650 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W650

 SL202 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL202 compared to the W650.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
25
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony W650
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W650
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $140