Nikon D610 vs Samsung SL620

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D610 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and SL620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D610 was manufactured 4 years after the SL620 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D610 matches up vs the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D610 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 has physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D610 compared to the SL620.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and SL620 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and SL620.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D610 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D610 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger D610 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.