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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX1

 SL620 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung SL620

 WX1 SL620 

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX1

 SL620 WX1 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony WX1
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony WX1
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony WX1
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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
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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