Samsung SL820 vs Sony A9 II

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was announced 11 years earlier than the A9 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SL820 grades against the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 features physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL820 compared to the A9 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A9 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and A9 II.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL820 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will render more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.