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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was brought out 16 months prior to the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL620 grades versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony TX9

 SL620 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung SL620

 TX9 SL620 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony TX9

 SL620 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got external 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL620 compared to the TX9.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and TX9.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (168g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony TX9
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $799