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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 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
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL202 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W710

 SL202 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung SL202

 W710 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
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Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W710

 SL202 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with outer 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL202 against the W710.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and W710.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W710 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
25
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony W710
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W710
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $90