Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Here, we are comparing the Samsung SL620 and Sony A330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SL620 was launched 3 months earlier than the A330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL620 scores versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A330
| SL620 | A330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung SL620
| A330 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A330
| SL620 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL620 and Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 vs the A330.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A330.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SL620 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Alternative name | PL65 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $545 |