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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Launched May 2016
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 5 years before the SX620 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1300 grades vs the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A1300 SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A1300

 SX620 HS A1300 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2012More modern by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX620 HS

 A1300 SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 and the SX620 HS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SX620 HS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
33
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
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fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 220 photos 295 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $279