Samsung SL620 vs Sony A380
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A380 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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
(Full Review)
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Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 and Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SL620 was introduced 6 months prior to the A380 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL620 scores versus the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony A380
| SL620 | A380 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung SL620
| A380 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony A380
| SL620 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
See the Samsung SL620 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 versus the A380.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and A380.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL620 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A380 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Alternate name | PL65 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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 | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 519 gr (1.14 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $899 |