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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was announced very close to the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL202 matches up against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung SL620

 SL202 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL202

 SL620 SL202 

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL620

 SL202 SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL202 vs the SL620.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and SL620 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and SL620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SL620 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
24
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung SL202Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL202 Samsung SL620
Other name PL50 PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $200