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Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL620 grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony RX1R

 SL620 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung SL620

 RX1R SL620 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony RX1R

 SL620 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 features outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 against the RX1R.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL620 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony RX1R
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
24
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Alternate name PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-06-26
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $2,798