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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was manufactured very close to the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL620 scores vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony T900

 SL620 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SL620

 T900 SL620 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony T900

 SL620 T900 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL620 compared to the T900.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and T900.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (168 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony T900
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (168g)
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony T900
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $300