Samsung SL620 vs Sony A37

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL620 and Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was announced 4 years earlier than the A37 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL620 scores against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL620 and the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A37 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.