Samsung SL102 vs Sony A57

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was revealed 4 years prior to the A57 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 scores against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features outside 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 A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 versus the A57.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and A57.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A57 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.