Samsung SL102 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL102 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SL102 was brought out 5 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL102 grades against the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-6 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind in sensor innovation.