Samsung SL620 vs Sony A6500

Below is a extended review of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A6500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was launched 8 years prior to the A6500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL620 scores against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL620 compared to the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A6500 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6500 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.