Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX10

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was released 6 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SL202 scores versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL202 compared to the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and RX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL202 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.