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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL620 matches up against the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX30

 SL620 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung SL620

 TX30 SL620 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX30

 SL620 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL620 against the TX30.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and TX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony TX30
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (168 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony TX30
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (168 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony TX30
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $230