Samsung SL30 vs Sony A68

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SL30 and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SL30 was introduced 7 years before the A68 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL30 scores against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL30 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL30 and the A68.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and A68.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.