Samsung SL202 vs Sony A200

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SL202 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was brought out 8 months later than the A200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL202 scores vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SL202 against the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and A200.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SL202 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The newer SL202 provides an advantage in sensor technology.