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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Samsung SL620
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung SL620, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years before the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-1S scores versus the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung SL620

 GX-1S SL620 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung GX-1S

 SL620 GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2006Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL620

 GX-1S SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S vs the SL620.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and SL620 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and SL620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung SL620 will show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
52
lighter than others (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
9
no video
24
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL620
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-16 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 surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $200