Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL620
| SX1 IS | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.8" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SL620 is 64 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung 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 |