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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung SL102 and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was launched 7 years before the A7R II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL102 scores versus the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony A7R II

 SL102 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung SL102

 A7R II SL102 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2009Fresher by 78 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony A7R II

 SL102 A7R II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL102 compared to the A7R II.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and A7R II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL102 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
has manual focus
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
Sony A7R II Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (116g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
62
environment proof
MP count high (42 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
Sony A7R II Vlogging info
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung SL102Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL102 Sony Alpha A7R II
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $2,913