Samsung SL102 vs Sony A99 II

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was announced 8 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL102 matches up vs the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 vs the A99 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and A99 II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.