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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Revealed May 2016
Samsung NX11
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX10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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung NX11

 SX620 HS NX11 
LaunchedMay 2016December 2010More modern by 66 months
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SX620 HS

 NX11 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX11

 SX620 HS NX11 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
24
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX11
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung NX11
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