Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
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Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX20 IS was brought out 17 months after the SL620 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX20 IS grades against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung SL620
| SX20 IS | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX20 IS
| SL620 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung SL620
| SX20 IS | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having 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") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the SL620.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SL620 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SL620.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX20 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung SL620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung SL620 |
| Also called as | - | PL65 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| 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, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $500 | $200 |