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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
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 SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 3 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung SL620

 SX240 HS SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX240 HS

 SL620 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL620

 SX240 HS SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the SL620.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SL620.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
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 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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