Samsung SL620 vs Sony A6100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A6100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was released 11 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly big 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 A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL620 matches up versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL620 compared to the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A6100.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6100 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.