Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 140
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is PL65

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was revealed 3 years after the SL620 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung SL620
ELPH 130 | SL620 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 130
SL620 | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL620
ELPH 130 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 and the SL620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and SL620.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung SL620 |
Alternate name | IXUS 140 | PL65 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (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 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 | 190 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $200 |