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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 23 months later than the SL620 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the PL120 scores vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung SL620

 PL120 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung PL120

 SL620 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL620

 PL120 SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL120 and the SL620.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and SL620 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and SL620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent PL120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung PL120Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - 1
Retail cost $150 $200