Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W510
SL620 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SL620
W510 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W510
SL620 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Samsung SL620 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |