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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was released 4 months earlier than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL620 grades against the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL720

 SL620 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung SL620

 SL720 SL620 

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL720

 SL620 SL720 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 vs the SL720.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and SL720.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Samsung SL720
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung SL620Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as PL65 PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
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 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 168 gr (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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $119