Samsung SL102 vs Sony RX1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SL102 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL102 scores vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 has external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL102 compared to the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and RX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will show greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.