Samsung SL620 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was launched 3 years prior to the NEX-7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL620 scores versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 features outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL620 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL620 vs the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and NEX-7 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL620 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.