Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung SL620

Below, we are analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 4 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and SL620.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.