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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched May 2016
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 7 years after the SL102 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS scores versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX620 HS SL102 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2009More modern by 90 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX620 HS

 SL102 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX620 HS SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS and the SL102.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SL102.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
great maximum aperture (f)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $130