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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 5 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL620 matches up vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung WB50F

 SL620 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung SL620

 WB50F SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB50F

 SL620 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 comes with external 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL620 and the WB50F.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (168g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
23
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
24
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung SL620Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $180