Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The SL202 was released 18 months prior to the A560 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL202 grades vs the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A560
SL202 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung SL202
A560 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A560
SL202 | A560 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and A560.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A560 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Otherwise known as | PL50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.37 pounds) | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Price at release | $140 | $650 |