Samsung SL620 vs Sony A350

The following is a complete review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was announced 9 months after the A350 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL620 scores versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 versus the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A350.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A350 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SL620 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.