Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SL620 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SL620 was announced 5 months earlier than the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SL620 matches up versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung SL620
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Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX1
SL620 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 compared to the WX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and WX1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL620 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Also referred to as | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $149 |