Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

The SL620 was manufactured 5 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL620 scores against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony QX100
SL620 | QX100 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung SL620
QX100 | SL620 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony QX100
SL620 | QX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL620 versus the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and QX100.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Alternative name | PL65 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $268 |