Samsung SL202 vs Sony A390

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL202 and Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was announced 17 months earlier than the A390 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL202 grades vs the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 and Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 compared to the A390.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and A390.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL202 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A390 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.