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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Canon SX620 HS
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 A3100 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A3100 IS

 SX620 HS A3100 IS 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2010More recent by 77 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 A3100 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
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