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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Also Known as PL50
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was announced 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL202 matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX150

 SL202 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL202

 WX150 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX150

 SL202 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 versus the WX150.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and WX150.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony WX150
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $300