Samsung SL102 vs Sony A3000

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was released 5 years prior to the A3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL102 scores versus the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL102 and the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and A3000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind in sensor technology.