Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A7
SL620 | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung SL620
A7 | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7
SL620 | A7 | |||
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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).
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.
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.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |