Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SL620 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL620 matches up versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX5
| SL620 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung SL620
| TX5 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX5
| SL620 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 against the TX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TX5.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL620 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL620 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Also referred to as | PL65 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $239 |