Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are matching up the Samsung SL202 and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL202 scores against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL202 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL202 and the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and RX100.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind in sensor technology.