Reasons to choose SL50
Released in 2010, SL50 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung SL50
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W115
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SL5025 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W115- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The SL50 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SL50MetricCyber-shot DSC-W115
10.2 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
2.72 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
36.79 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
—Weight156 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SL50 has the larger sensor area. The SL50 has the lighter body. The SL50 has the higher effective resolution. The SL50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W115
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-W115 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 156 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.