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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 10 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL620 scores against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony S2100

 SL620 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung SL620

 S2100 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony S2100

 SL620 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 vs the S2100.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and S2100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony S2100
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony S2100
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also referred to as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $0