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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was launched 3 years before the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL202 grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX50

 SL202 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung SL202

 WX50 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX50

 SL202 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with outer 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL202 vs the WX50.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
24
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
26
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony WX50
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Other name PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $250