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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony QX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony QX100

 SL620 QX100 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung SL620

 QX100 SL620 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2009Newer 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Sony QX100 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony QX100
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sony QX100 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
Sony QX100 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (168g)
38
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony QX100
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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