Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as PL50
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Overview
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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX300
SL202 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung SL202
WX300 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX300
SL202 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Alternate name | PL50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum 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 distance | 4.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.37 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $330 |