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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung SL620 and Sony QX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL620 scores against the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony QX10

 SL620 QX10 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung SL620

 QX10 SL620 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony QX10

 SL620 QX10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 features 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) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 against the QX10.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and QX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Sony QX10 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (168 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony QX10
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony QX10
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (168 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony QX10
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Alternate name PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-09-04
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $250