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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
48 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released May 2016
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was manufactured 4 years before the SX620 HS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the SX620 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 A3500 IS SX620 HS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 SX620 HS A3500 IS 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2013Newer by 40 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 A3500 IS SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SX620 HS.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and SX620 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and SX620 HS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 features face detect focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (182 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (25-625mm  25.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 boasts focus by touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (182g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (625mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
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 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
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 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (182 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 295 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $115 $279