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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL620 grades versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX220

 SL620 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung SL620

 WX220 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX220

 SL620 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL620 vs the WX220.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and WX220.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sony WX220
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sony WX220
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
24
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony WX220
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also Known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $198