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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 7 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD940 IS matches up against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SD940 IS SL620 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SD940 IS

 SL620 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL620

 SD940 IS SL620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS features exterior dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS versus the SL620.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and SL620.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SD940 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung SL620
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $200