Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL50
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX80
SL202 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung SL202
WX80 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX80
SL202 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |