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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Samsung SL620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 130 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 130

 SL620 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 130 SL620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Samsung SL620
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
63
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
24
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL620
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung SL620
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