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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony a5000

 SL202 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung SL202

 a5000 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony a5000

 SL202 a5000 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

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

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
Sony a5000 Portrait photography info
25
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony a5000 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony a5000
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
better than average battery power (420 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
Sony a5000 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony a5000
 Samsung SL202Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Alpha a5000
Also Known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $448