Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL202 was announced 3 years prior to the WX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL202 scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX30
| SL202 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung SL202
| WX30 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX30
| SL202 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 versus the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WX30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Alternative name | PL50 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
| 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $140 | $259 |