Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL620

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 3 years after the SL620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS against the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.