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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 3 years after the SL620 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV150F scores versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung SL620

 DV150F SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung DV150F

 SL620 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL620

 DV150F SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F vs the SL620.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
24
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL620
 Samsung DV150FSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $200