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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 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
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W710

 SL620 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung SL620

 W710 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W710

 SL620 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168g)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W710
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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