Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was launched 3 years prior to the NEX-7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL202 scores versus the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL202 versus the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and NEX-7 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and NEX-7.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL202 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.