Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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On this page, we are looking at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL620 was announced 3 years before the WX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL620 scores against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony WX30
| SL620 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung SL620
| WX30 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX30
| SL620 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 against the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and WX30.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Also called | PL65 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $259 |