Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R III

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was introduced 9 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL102 scores against the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 and the A7R III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will render greater detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.