Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- Alternative Name is PL65
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD980 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the SL620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD980 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung SL620
SD980 IS | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SD980 IS
SL620 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung SL620
SD980 IS | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS against the SL620.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and SL620.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SD980 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | - | $200 |