Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL30 was launched very close to the SL620 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL30 matches up versus the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung SL620
SL30 | SL620 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL30
SL620 | SL30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL620
SL30 | SL620 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 compared to the SL620.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and SL620.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung SL620 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | ES15 | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $93 | $200 |