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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was unveiled 5 years before the A7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL620 grades versus the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A7

 SL620 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung SL620

 A7 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7

 SL620 A7 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL620 compared to the A7.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A7.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL620 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will show extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony A7
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (168g)
79
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
Sony A7 Vlogging details
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (168g)
35
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony A7
 Samsung SL620Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Alpha A7
Also called as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $798