Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL620

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 23 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH100 matches up vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 against the SL620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and SL620 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and SL620.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SH100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.