Samsung SL102 vs Sony A33

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was brought out 19 months prior to the A33 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL102 scores versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 features outer measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SL102 compared to the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and A33.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL102 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.