Samsung SL620 vs Sony A580

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A580, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SL620 scores against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SL620 against the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A580 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL620 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.