Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SL620

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 5 years after the SL620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX60 HS grades against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS against the SL620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SL620 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and SL620.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.