Samsung SL202 vs Sony A6100

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was released 11 years before the A6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL202 grades versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL202 versus the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and A6100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL202 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.