Samsung SL620 vs Sony a1

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony a1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was revealed 13 years before the a1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL620 grades vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 features outside dimensions 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 a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 versus the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and a1 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and a1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.