Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SL620 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL620 scores versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX100V
| SL620 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL620
| TX100V | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX100V
| SL620 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features exterior measurements 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 compared to the TX100V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TX100V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Also Known as | PL65 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.00 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $380 |