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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 5 years after the WB700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB700

 SX620 HS WB700 
ReleasedMay 2016December 2010Newer by 66 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WB700 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB700

 SX620 HS WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS vs the WB700.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WB700.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2010-12-28
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $300