Samsung SL620 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was revealed 5 years before the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL620 scores against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL620 and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL620 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-6 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor innovation.