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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Revealed May 2016
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung PL210

 SX620 HS PL210 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2011Fresher by 66 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX620 HS

 PL210 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL210

 SX620 HS PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer 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 PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the PL210.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $200