Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL620 scores vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL620 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL620 and the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.