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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A65

 SL202 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung SL202

 A65 SL202 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2009Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A65

 SL202 A65 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
25
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony A65
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony A65 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony A65
 Samsung SL202Sony SLT-A65
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