Canon A800 vs Nikon S620
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A800 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A800 was announced 24 months later than the S620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A800 grades against the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Nikon S620
| A800 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A800
| S620 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Nikon S620
| A800 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the S620.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and S620.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S620 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.7-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 186 grams (0.41 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 300 photos | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $90 | $37 |