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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled very close to the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL620

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SL620 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX10 IS

		

		

			
 SL620 SX10 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL620

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SL620.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SL620 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SL620.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SL620 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
39
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 provides face detection focusing
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
26
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
47
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
33
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
52
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (560mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
34
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
23
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
52
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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 supports face detect focus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $275 $200