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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
Samsung SL620
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung SL620

 SL30 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL30

 SL620 SL30 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL620

 SL30 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
25
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung SL30Samsung SL620
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