Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX1

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was brought out 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL620 matches up vs the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical measurements 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 QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL620 versus the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and QX1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.