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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A77 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL620 grades vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A77 II

 SL620 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung SL620

 A77 II SL620 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2009Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
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Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A77 II

 SL620 A77 II 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL620 versus the A77 II.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL620 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A77 II will give extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 II Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
low battery life (480 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (168g)
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung SL620Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony SLT-A77 II
Also called as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-05-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.37 pounds) 647 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical 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 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Form 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $1,198