Samsung SL620 vs Sony A550

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A550, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very similar but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SL620 was unveiled 9 months before the A550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL620 grades against the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SL620 vs the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A550.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A550 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.