Samsung SL102 vs Sony A9

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung SL102 and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was revealed 9 years before the A9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL102 matches up versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 comes with outer 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 A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL102 against the A9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and A9.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL102 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 will produce more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.