Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was brought out 15 months earlier than the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL202 matches up against the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL202 compared to the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL202 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.