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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung SL620

 GX-10 SL620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung GX-10

 SL620 GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL620

 GX-10 SL620 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Samsung SL620
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (168g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung GX-10Samsung SL620
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