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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SX200 IS SL620 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SL620 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL620

 SX200 IS SL620 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SL620.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SL620.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL620
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (247g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $200