Samsung SL820 vs Sony A58

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung SL820 versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL820 grades against the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 versus the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A58.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL820 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.