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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 20 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SX30 IS SL620 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX30 IS

 SL620 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL620

 SX30 IS SL620 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the SL620.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SL620 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SL620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (601g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (601g)
24
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (168g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $200