Samsung SL102 vs Sony A99

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL102 and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was revealed 4 years prior to the A99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL102 scores against the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL102 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL102 versus the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and A99.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL102 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will result in greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.