Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX30
SL620 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung SL620
TX30 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX30
SL620 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |