Reasons to choose S1070
Released in 2008, S1070 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung S1070
vs Samsung SL605
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
S107028 mm²
SL605- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The S1070 and SL605 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
S1070MetricSL605
10.2 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.72 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
36.79 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-1137D) Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The S1070 and SL605 have the same sensor area. The SL605 has the lighter body. The SL605 has the higher effective resolution. The SL605 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SL605
Released in 2010, SL605 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.