Samsung SL102 vs Sony RX100 III

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung SL102 versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL102 grades vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL102 against the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and RX100 III.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.