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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 5 years before the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL620 matches up versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TF1

 SL620 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung SL620

 TF1 SL620 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TF1

 SL620 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 vs the TF1.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony TF1
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony TF1
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-06-21
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $266