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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB210 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL620 scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB210

 SL620 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung SL620

 WB210 SL620 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB210

 SL620 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 offers outside dimensions 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 WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL620 against the WB210.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
24
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (168g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung WB210
Otherwise known as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $279