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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the EX2F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX620 HS EX2F 
RevealedMay 2016December 2012More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX2F SX620 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung EX2F

 SX620 HS EX2F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS and the EX2F.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and EX2F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 295 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $478