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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S620

 A3000 IS S620 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S620 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S620

 A3000 IS S620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S620 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S620 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S620
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S620
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