Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620
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Canon ELPH 180 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
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2016
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung SL620
ELPH 180 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 180
SL620 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung SL620
ELPH 180 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the SL620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and SL620.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $200 |