Samsung SL820 vs Sony A33

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL820 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the A33 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL820 grades vs the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL820 versus the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A33.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL820 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.