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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony A99 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SL620 was unveiled 8 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL620 scores against the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A99 II

 SL620 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung SL620

 A99 II SL620 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2009More modern by 92 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A99 II

 SL620 A99 II 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL620 and Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL620 vs the A99 II.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A99 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
Sony A99 II Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
amazing MP (42MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (168g)
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony A99 II
 Samsung SL620Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Alpha A99 II
Also Known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-17 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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 Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 849g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 shots
Battery type - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $200 $3,198