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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung SL620, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SL620 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years after the SL620 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II matches up versus the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung SL620

 Z6 II SL620 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2009More modern by 142 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SL620 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung SL620

 Z6 II SL620 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the SL620.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and SL620 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and SL620.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
terrible battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
24
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung SL620
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $1,997 $200