Samsung SL620 vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 and Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was introduced 18 months earlier than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL620 scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical dimensions 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 A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 against the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.