Samsung SL202 vs Sony A6400

Lets look much closer at the Samsung SL202 and Sony A6400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was introduced 11 years before the A6400 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 scores vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL202 against the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and A6400 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and A6400.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL202 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.