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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony S950

 SL620 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung SL620

 S950 SL620 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony S950

 SL620 S950 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (168 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony S950
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony S950
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (168 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony S950
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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