Samsung SL202 vs Sony QX1

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was launched 6 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL202 grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 has got physical 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) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SL202 versus the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and QX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL202 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.