Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was revealed 10 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SL620 matches up versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 and the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL620 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.