Samsung SL102 vs Sony a3500

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SL102 was unveiled 6 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL102 grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL102 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL102 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a3500 will give you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.