Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a complete review of the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was revealed 3 years before the NEX-C3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 grades versus the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL202 compared to the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL202 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.