Samsung SL102 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL102 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL102 vs the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and ZV-1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL102 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.