Samsung SL620 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung SL620 and Sony HX90V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was released 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL620 matches up vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 against the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.