Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was manufactured 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL620 matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and RX10 IV is 94 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.