Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX10 II

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL620 matches up versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and RX10 II.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.