Reasons to choose SL201
Released in 2008, SL201 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung SL201
vs Samsung SL605
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SL20128 mm²
SL605- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SL201 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
SL201MetricSL605
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—
—Weight—
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 SL201 and SL605 have the same sensor area. The SL201 and SL605 have the same body weight. 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.