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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was revealed 10 months earlier than the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL620 matches up vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W310

 SL620 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung SL620

 W310 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W310

 SL620 W310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL620 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL620 versus the W310.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and W310.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony W310
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
24
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W310
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also referred to as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $150