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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was announced 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL620 scores versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB30F

 SL620 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung SL620

 WB30F SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB30F

 SL620 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the WB30F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $180