Samsung SL620 vs Sony A850

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A850, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was introduced 14 months prior to the A850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL620 grades against the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 versus the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and A850.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will offer you extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.