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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W 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 HZ15W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ15W

 SX620 HS HZ15W 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2009More modern by 88 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX620 HS

 HZ15W SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ15W

 SX620 HS HZ15W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung HZ15W
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