Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX70

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL202 matches up vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 provides exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL202 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL202 against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX70 to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.