Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Other Name is PL65

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores versus the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung SL620
SX150 IS | SL620 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX150 IS
SL620 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SL620
SX150 IS | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SL620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SL620 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SL620.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung SL620 |
Other name | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 130 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $200 |