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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL620 was revealed 23 months before the ST6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL620 grades vs the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung ST6500

 SL620 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung SL620

 ST6500 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST6500

 SL620 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 compared to the ST6500.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and ST6500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung SL620Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung ST6500
Also called PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-19
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 -