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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was launched 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL202 matches up against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W730

 SL202 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung SL202

 W730 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W730

 SL202 W730 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the W730.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and W730.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
25
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W730
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 $138