Nikon A10 vs Samsung SL620

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A10 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was introduced 7 years after the SL620 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A10 scores vs the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 vs the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and SL620 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and SL620.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A10 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.