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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL620 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was launched 7 years before the A68 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL620 grades vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A68

 SL620 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung SL620

 A68 SL620 
IntroducedNovember 2015February 2009More modern by 81 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A68

 SL620 A68 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 provides outside dimensions 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 and the A68.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A68.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sony A68
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony A68
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (168 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony A68
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony A68
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sony A68 Vlogging info
24
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (168g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony A68
 Samsung SL620Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony SLT-A68
Also called as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-17 2015-11-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $581