Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX7V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL620 was launched 3 years prior to the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL620 scores versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony HX7V
SL620 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung SL620
HX7V | SL620 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX7V
SL620 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides exterior 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 compared to the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and HX7V.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also called as | PL65 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $499 |