Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was unveiled 10 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL620 matches up against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL620 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.