Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX5

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 16 months earlier than the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL620 scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.