Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 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 SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was released 4 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX270 HS matches up against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung SL620
SX270 HS | SL620 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX270 HS
SL620 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung SL620
SX270 HS | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS against the SL620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and SL620.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | - | PL65 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 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 | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $284 | $200 |