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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL620 matches up versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB250F

 SL620 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung SL620

 WB250F SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB250F

 SL620 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL620 and the WB250F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (168g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (168g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung WB250F
Other name PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $250