Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.