Samsung SL30 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL30 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was revealed 8 months later than the A200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL30 matches up against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL30 and the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and A200.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SL30 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer SL30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.