Samsung SL30 vs Sony A100

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very comparable but the SL30 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SL30 was released 2 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL30 grades vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SL30 against the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and A100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SL30 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The fresher SL30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.