Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL202

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung SL202, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was released 3 years earlier than the SL202 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-10 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 versus the SL202.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and SL202 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and SL202.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GX-10 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.