Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560
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![Samsung SL620 front Samsung SL620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL620/Samsung-SL620-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560/Sony-W560-front.jpg)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known 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 January 2011
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SL620 was manufactured 22 months prior to the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL620 grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W560
SL620 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung SL620
W560 | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W560
SL620 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 has exterior 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) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL620 and Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 versus the W560.
![Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 size comparison Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and W560.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Also called as | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | ||
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 | One |
Launch price | $200 | $139 |