Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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

Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A810 and Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 5 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A810 grades versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX620 HS
A810 | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A810
SX620 HS | A810 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX620 HS
A810 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Canon A810 and Canon SX620 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the SX620 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SX620 HS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older A810 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lb) | 182 gr (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 images | 295 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $99 | $279 |