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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony HX7V

 SL620 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung SL620

 HX7V SL620 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX7V

 SL620 HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (168 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
24
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (168g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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