Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830
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![Samsung SL620 front Samsung SL620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL620/Samsung-SL620-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830/Sony-W830-front.jpg)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony W830
SL620 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung SL620
W830 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony W830
SL620 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL620-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |