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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 6 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 350 HS SL620 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 SL620 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 350 HS SL620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the SL620.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (147g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
69
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
48
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (147g)
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (168g)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung SL620
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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