Samsung SL202 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SL202 was revealed 4 years before the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL202 grades versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL202 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL202 versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL202 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.