Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 versus Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL620 was introduced 16 months prior to the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL620 grades against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony H55
SL620 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL620
H55 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony H55
SL620 | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has outer 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) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL620 versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL620 against the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and H55.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H55 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Also called | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $235 |