Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SX620 HS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | May 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX620 HS
Galaxy Camera 3G | SX620 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |