Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL620

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX600 HS scores versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SL620.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.