Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
(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
- Alternative Name is PL65

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The GX-10 was announced 3 years earlier than the SL620 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-10 scores vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung SL620
GX-10 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung GX-10
SL620 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 29 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL620
GX-10 | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 provides exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 compared to the SL620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and SL620 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and SL620.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung SL620 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | - | PL65 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2006-09-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $850 | $200 |