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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(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
Sony a3500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony a3500

 SL202 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung SL202

 a3500 SL202 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2009Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony a3500

 SL202 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Sony a3500 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sony a3500 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery life (470 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony a3500
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
26
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony a3500
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha a3500
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