Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL620

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and SL620.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.