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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was unveiled 22 months before the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL202 grades against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony WX9

 SL202 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung SL202

 WX9 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony WX9

 SL202 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL202 compared to the WX9.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and WX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
25
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sony WX9
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony WX9
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also called as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) -
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 launch $140 $188