Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000
Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SL202 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL202 grades against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony a3500
SL202 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung SL202
a3500 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony a3500
SL202 | a3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 features 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL202 and the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and a3500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Also called | PL50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $140 | $398 |