Samsung SL820 vs Sony A290

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A290, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was brought out 15 months prior to the A290 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 grades against the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL820 vs the A290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and A290.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL820 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A290 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.