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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL620 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung ST150F

 SL620 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung SL620

 ST150F SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST150F

 SL620 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has outer 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 ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 vs the ST150F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (168g)
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung SL620Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung ST150F
Also called PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $300