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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and SL620 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 5 months prior to the SL620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SD990 IS SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SD990 IS

 SL620 SD990 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung SL620

 SD990 IS SL620 
LaunchedSeptember 2008February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS vs the SL620.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and SL620.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good megapixels (15MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW files
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (205g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
57
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW files
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (205 grams)
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung SL620
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2008-09-17 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch - $200