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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was brought out 5 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SX400 IS SL620 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX400 IS

 SL620 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL620

 SX400 IS SL620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the SL620.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SL620 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SL620.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
24
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $200