Samsung SL102 vs Sony A700

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable but the SL102 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was revealed 13 months later than the A700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL102 matches up against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and A700.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL102 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A700 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SL102 will have a benefit in sensor technology.