Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL620 and Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL620 was unveiled 2 months after the W220 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL620 grades against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W220
SL620 | W220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL620
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W220
SL620 | W220 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 features 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung SL620 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 vs the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and W220.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Also referred to as | PL65 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $160 |