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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 scores versus the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony A68

 SL202 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung SL202

 A68 SL202 
IntroducedNovember 2015February 2009More modern by 81 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony A68

 SL202 A68 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL202 compared to the A68.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and A68.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL202 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will offer greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (510 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
26
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery (510 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony A68
 Samsung SL202Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony SLT-A68
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-17 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $581