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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced May 2016
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 5 years before the SX620 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SX620 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 A4000 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A4000 IS

 SX620 HS A4000 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 A4000 IS SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the SX620 HS.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SX620 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (175 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (175 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2016-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 175 images 295 images
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $279