Samsung SL102 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was announced 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL102 grades vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL102 versus Sony RX1R II 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 attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will result in more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.