Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was revealed 7 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ15W
SX620 HS | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 88 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX620 HS
HZ15W | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ15W
SX620 HS | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and HZ15W.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung HZ15W |
Also Known as | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $330 |