Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1
94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL620 was brought out 5 months prior to the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL620 grades versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX1
| SL620 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung SL620
| TX1 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX1
| SL620 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 provides outer measurements 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL620 compared to the TX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and TX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL620 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Otherwise known as | PL65 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.00 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, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | - |
| Microphone 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 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $350 |
