Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was brought out 5 years after the SL620 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS grades vs the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung SL620
SX700 HS | SL620 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SX700 HS
SL620 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SL620
SX700 HS | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the SL620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and SL620 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SL620.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $200 |