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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Also referred to as PL65
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was revealed 10 months prior to the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL620 scores against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung ST100

 SL620 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung SL620

 ST100 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST100

 SL620 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got 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) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 compared to the ST100.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and ST100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (168g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (168g)
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung SL620Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung ST100
Also called as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $250