Samsung SL30 vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL30 matches up vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 versus the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and A65.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.