Samsung SL820 vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was brought out 18 months earlier than the A560 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL820 matches up versus the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 versus the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and A560.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A560 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.