Samsung SL202 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL202 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was revealed 7 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SL202 scores versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 has external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and RX1R II.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL202 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will result in greater detail because of its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.