Samsung SL620 vs Sony W800

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Sony W800, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was announced 6 years before the W800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL620 scores against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides external dimensions 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL620 against the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.