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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL620 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL620 grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W530

 SL620 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung SL620

 W530 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W530

 SL620 W530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 compared to the W530.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony W530
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony W530
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W530
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also Known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $269