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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 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 referred to as PL65
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was revealed 23 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL620 matches up versus the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung ST90

 SL620 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung SL620

 ST90 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST90

 SL620 ST90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SL620 versus the ST90.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and ST90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (168g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
24
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (168 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung SL620Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung ST90
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $150