Samsung SL620 vs Sony A6400

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A6400, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was introduced 11 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL620 scores against the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 vs the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and A6400 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A6400.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6400 will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.