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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 5 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung PL200

 SX620 HS PL200 
LaunchedMay 2016July 2010Fresher by 71 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX620 HS

 PL200 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL200

 SX620 HS PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the PL200.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and PL200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung PL200
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $0