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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 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
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 22 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL620 matches up vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W510

 SL620 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SL620

 W510 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W510

 SL620 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 compared to the W510.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and W510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
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features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony W510
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony W510
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony W510
24
features 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 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (168g)
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W510
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.37 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $99