Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as PL50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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The following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL202 was revealed 16 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL202 matches up against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX5
| SL202 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung SL202
| WX5 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX5
| SL202 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL202 and the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and WX5.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX5 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Otherwise known as | PL50 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $140 | $250 |