Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
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In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ELPH 300 HS was released 24 months later than the SL620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung SL620
| ELPH 300 HS | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
| SL620 | ELPH 300 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung SL620
| ELPH 300 HS | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the SL620.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and SL620.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung SL620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung SL620 |
| Other name | IXUS 220 HS | PL65 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $200 |