Leica SL2 vs Samsung SL102

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica SL2 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and SL102 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was manufactured 10 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL2 scores vs the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Leica SL2 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 against the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and SL102 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and SL102.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.