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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX620 HS HZ30W 
RevealedMay 2016January 2010Fresher by 77 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX620 HS

 HZ30W SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX620 HS HZ30W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the HZ30W.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and HZ30W.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $280