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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX620 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedMay 2016August 2012More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX620 HS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX620 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX620 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $606