Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was introduced 4 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL202 grades vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL202 versus the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL202 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.