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Canon RP vs Samsung SL620

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon RP versus Samsung SL620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and SL620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was manufactured 10 years after the SL620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RP matches up versus the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Samsung SL620

 RP SL620 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2009More modern by 122 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon RP

 SL620 RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Samsung SL620

 RP SL620 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RP compared to the SL620.

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and SL620 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and SL620.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon RP will produce extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer RP will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
69
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high resolution (26MP)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3")
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Canon RP vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Samsung SL620
 Canon EOS RPSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS RP Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-02-14 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 40000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 4779 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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