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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL202 matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX80

 SL202 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung SL202

 WX80 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX80

 SL202 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL202 compared to the WX80.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony WX80
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony WX80
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (124g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony WX80
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
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 Overall 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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Pricing at release $140 $276