Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III 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
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7 III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

The SL620 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL620 scores against the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A7 III
SL620 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung SL620
A7 III | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 109 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7 III
SL620 | A7 III | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 against the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A7 III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and A7 III.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will render more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Also Known as | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 610 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Cost at release | $200 | $1,998 |