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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 6 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 360 HS SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009More recent by 84 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 SL620 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 360 HS SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the SL620.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and SL620.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
44
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL620
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
64
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (147 grams)
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (168g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $209 $200