Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 10 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX620 HS grades against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and GX-1L.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will resolve extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.