Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL202 scores against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL202 compared to the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL202 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.