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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was released 10 months before the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL620 matches up against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX7

 SL620 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL620

 TX7 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX7

 SL620 TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL620 vs the TX7.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and TX7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung SL620 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
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offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (168g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
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offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (168g)
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decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony TX7
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Other name PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300