Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.