Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was revealed 5 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL202 scores against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 against the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL202 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.