Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 170 IS was introduced 5 years after the SL620 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 170 IS grades vs the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung SL620
170 IS | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon 170 IS
SL620 | 170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung SL620
170 IS | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS and the SL620.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and SL620.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | IXUS 170 | PL65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $200 |