Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SH100

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 5 years after the SH100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS against the SH100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and SH100.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.