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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
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
  • Other Name is PL65
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SX150 IS SL620 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX150 IS

 SL620 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SL620

 SX150 IS SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (130 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung SL620
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