Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung SL620
SX240 HS | SL620 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX240 HS
SL620 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL620
SX240 HS | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung SL620 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $200 |