Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The DV300F was brought out 2 years after the SL620 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV300F matches up against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung SL620
DV300F | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung DV300F
SL620 | DV300F |
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Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL620
DV300F | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F vs the SL620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and SL620.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern DV300F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung SL620 |
Other name | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery model | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $200 |