Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL620 was announced 3 years before the TX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL620 matches up against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX200V
SL620 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL620
TX200V | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX200V
SL620 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers outside dimensions 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 against the TX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and TX200V.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also Known as | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $500 |