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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 10 months earlier than the ST80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL620 grades vs the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung ST80

 SL620 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung SL620

 ST80 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST80

 SL620 ST80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 vs the ST80.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and ST80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
provides touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung SL620Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung ST80
Also called PL65 -
Class 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $249