Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX9

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was announced 22 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL620 grades against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 offers external dimensions 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and WX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.