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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 180 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2009Fresher by 84 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 180

 SL620 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 180 SL620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
24
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung SL620
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
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