Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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 referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty close but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL620 was introduced 3 months prior to the A230 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL620 scores versus the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A230
| SL620 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung SL620
| A230 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A230
| SL620 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL620 and the A230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and A230.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL620 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL620 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Otherwise known as | PL65 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 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 | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 490g (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $569 |