Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL620 matches up versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL620 against the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.