Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB350F

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a large gap 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 WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL620 scores against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and WB350F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.