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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 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
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was revealed 3 years before the W620 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL620 matches up vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W620

 SL620 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung SL620

 W620 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W620

 SL620 W620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL620 vs the W620.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and W620.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony W620
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sony W620
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Sony W620
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W620
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternate name PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $102