Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A3000 IS was brought out 12 months later than the S620 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S620
A3000 IS | S620 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3000 IS
S620 | A3000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S620
A3000 IS | S620 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the S620.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and S620.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S620 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A3000 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $240 | $37 |