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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced within a month of the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SD780 IS SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SD780 IS

 SL620 SD780 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung SL620

 SD780 IS SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS provides outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS and the SL620.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and SL620.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (155g)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung SL620
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $200