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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL620 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL620 grades versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB35F

 SL620 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung SL620

 WB35F SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB35F

 SL620 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 and the WB35F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't 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 advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung WB35F
Also called as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
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
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $130