Samsung SL820 vs Sony A390

Below, we are comparing the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL820 was revealed 17 months prior to the A390 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL820 matches up versus the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A390 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 A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A390.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL820 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A390 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.