Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Later Model is Sony A68

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The SL202 was launched 3 years prior to the A65 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL202 grades vs the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A65
SL202 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung SL202
A65 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A65
SL202 | A65 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL202 versus the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and A65.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL202 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL202 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Also referred to as | PL50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 622 grams (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $140 | $700 |