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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

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
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was announced 6 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL620 scores vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A7R

 SL620 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung SL620

 A7R SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A7R

 SL620 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has exterior 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) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 versus the A7R.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and A7R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will produce extra detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
84
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony A7R
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
80
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others (465g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony A7R
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (465g)
environment proofing
fantastic resolution (36MP)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony A7R
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
36
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than others (465 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony A7R
 Samsung SL620Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Alpha A7R
Also Known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $1,898