Samsung SL102 vs Sony A290

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL102 and Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was launched 17 months earlier than the A290 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL102 grades versus the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features outside 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) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL102 against the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and A290.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL102 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A290 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.