Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL202 matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SL202 and the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and WX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.