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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 2 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SX1 IS SL620 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SL620 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL620

 SX1 IS SL620 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SL620.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SL620 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SL620.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung SL620 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
57
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (168g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $200