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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was announced 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL620 scores vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX20

 SL620 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung SL620

 TX20 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX20

 SL620 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL620 and the TX20.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and TX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (250 per charge)
environment proof
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (250 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony TX20
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 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
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - 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 Single Single
Retail price $200 $330