Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SL620

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.