Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung CL5

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was introduced 7 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS scores versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and CL5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will result in greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.