Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 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
- Also Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL620 was released about the same time to the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL620 scores vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony S950
SL620 | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung SL620
S950 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony S950
SL620 | S950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and S950.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL620 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Also referred to as | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $130 |