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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Other Name is PL65
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL620 matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX150

 SL620 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL620

 WX150 SL620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX150

 SL620 WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 and the WX150.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and WX150.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sony WX150
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony WX150
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $300