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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 24 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 100 HS SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 SL620 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 100 HS SL620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the SL620.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and SL620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL620
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung SL620
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung SL620
Alternate name IXUS 115 HS PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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