Samsung SL620 vs Sony W650

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was released 3 years prior to the W650 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL620 matches up against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 features physical 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL620 vs the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W650.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W650 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.