Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL620

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 5 years after the SL620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS scores vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SL620.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.