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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon G7 X and Samsung SL620, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and SL620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was brought out 5 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 X scores vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Samsung SL620

 G7 X SL620 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2009More recent by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon G7 X

 SL620 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Samsung SL620

 G7 X SL620 

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X versus the SL620.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and SL620 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and SL620.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G7 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (304g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
lack of external mic support
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $490 $200