Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL202 grades versus the RX100 III in relation 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 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL202 vs the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.