Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was released 11 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL620 grades against the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL620 vs the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and RX100 VII.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL620 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.