Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.