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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung SL620

 Galaxy Camera 2 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SL620 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung SL620

 Galaxy Camera 2 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the SL620.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SL620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
73
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
24
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (168g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $200