Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL620 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL620 matches up versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W710
SL620 | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung SL620
W710 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W710
SL620 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL620 and the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and W710.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Also called | PL65 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.80 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, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
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 |
Cost at release | $200 | $90 |