Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7c

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was introduced 12 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL820 matches up against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 and the A7c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and A7c.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7c will provide more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.