Samsung SL102 vs Sony A58

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung SL102 vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A58 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL102 scores vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers outside 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) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 against the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and A58.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL102 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.