Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 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
- Other Name is PL65
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX150
SL620 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL620
WX150 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX150
SL620 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |