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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung SL202 and Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was announced 5 years prior to the A3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL202 grades against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A3000

 SL202 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung SL202

 A3000 SL202 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A3000

 SL202 A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the A3000.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and A3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL202 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will result in extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
25
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony A3000
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Alpha A3000
Also referred to as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $398