Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL620 scores versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 comes with external 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL620 compared to the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.