Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Released February 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 3 years after the S620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A4000 IS scores against the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S620
A4000 IS | S620 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A4000 IS
S620 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S620
A4000 IS | S620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the S620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S620.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 120g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 175 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $37 |