Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5 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
- Additionally referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SL620 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL620 was revealed 16 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL620 grades against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony HX5
| SL620 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung SL620
| HX5 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX5
| SL620 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 enjoys external measurements 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 HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 and the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and HX5.
All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL620 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL620 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Otherwise known as | PL65 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $200 | $275 |