Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX10

Here is a extended review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 3 years prior to the TX10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL620 matches up vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL620 against the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.