Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was launched 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung SL820
SX600 HS | SL820 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX600 HS
SL820 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung SL820
SX600 HS | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in 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") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and SL820.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 290 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $280 |