Samsung SL620 vs Sony S930
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung SL620 and Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL620 was introduced 2 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL620 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony S930
| SL620 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL620
| S930 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony S930
| SL620 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 and the S930.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and S930.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung SL620 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Also referred to as | PL65 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $200 | $219 |