Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A77 II
SL620 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung SL620
A77 II | SL620 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 63 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A77 II
SL620 | A77 II | |||
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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).
Check the Samsung SL620 versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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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 |