Samsung SL102 vs Sony A100

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung SL102 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SL102 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was introduced 2 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL102 matches up versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL102 versus the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and A100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SL102 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The newer SL102 will have an edge in sensor innovation.