Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL620 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was launched 7 years before the A68 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL620 grades vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 and the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A68.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.