Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 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
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The SX620 HS was revealed 5 years after the NX11 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung NX11
SX620 HS | NX11 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 66 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SX620 HS
NX11 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX11
SX620 HS | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer measurements 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 NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS and the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and NX11.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX620 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung NX11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $626 |