Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX620 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was revealed 7 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up against the SX620 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SX620 HS
A3100 IS | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A3100 IS
SX620 HS | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 77 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX620 HS
A3100 IS | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX620 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the SX620 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and SX620 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and SX620 HS.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 295 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $159 | $279 |