Samsung SL202 vs Sony A7S II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.