Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was announced 7 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL620 matches up vs the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 vs Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and RX1R II.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL620 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.