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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SL202 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was released 7 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL202 matches up vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A7S II

 SL202 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung SL202

 A7S II SL202 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2009More modern by 80 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A7S II

 SL202 A7S II 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL202 vs the A7S II.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL202 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7S II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
25
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Sony A7S II Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
weather sealing
low battery power (370 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also called as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $2,767