Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL30 grades against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 features outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 vs the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.