Samsung SL620 vs Sony W550
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SL620 was revealed 3 years before the W550 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL620 scores vs the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W550
| SL620 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung SL620
| W550 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W550
| SL620 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical dimensions 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 versus the W550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W550.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Also Known as | PL65 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $119 |