Samsung SL102 vs Sony A7S III

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SL102 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was introduced 12 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL102 grades versus the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 provides external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL102 versus the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and A7S III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL102 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7S III will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.