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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 5 years after the PL170 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung PL170

 SX620 HS PL170 
RevealedMay 2016January 2011More modern by 66 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX620 HS

 PL170 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL170

 SX620 HS PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS and the PL170.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and PL170.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL170 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung PL170 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung PL170 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-05-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
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