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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 5 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL620 scores against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W830

 SL620 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung SL620

 W830 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W830

 SL620 W830 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 provides 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) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the W830.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and W830.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sony W830
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
24
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (168g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony W830
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also called PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $128