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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL620 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was released 10 months before the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL620 matches up versus the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W330

 SL620 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung SL620

 W330 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W330

 SL620 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL620 versus the W330.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W330.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony W330
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony W330
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony W330
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W330
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $170