Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL620 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL620 matches up versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX55
| SL620 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung SL620
| TX55 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX55
| SL620 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got physical dimensions 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 compared to the TX55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and TX55.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Also Known as | PL65 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $350 |
