Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL620 was brought out 22 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL620 grades vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX10
SL620 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung SL620
WX10 | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX10
SL620 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and WX10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Also called | PL65 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $200 |