Samsung SL202 vs Sony A9

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony A9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was introduced 9 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 scores vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 versus the A9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and A9.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL202 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will produce greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.