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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
Photography Glossary
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
Powered by - 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 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