Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Introduced May 2016
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ30W
SX620 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 77 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX620 HS
HZ30W | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ30W
SX620 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |