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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W220

 SL620 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL620

 W220 SL620 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W220

 SL620 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony W220
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W220
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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