Canon S200 vs Canon SX620 HS

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 and Canon SX620 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX620 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S200 matches up vs the SX620 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon S200 and Canon SX620 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the SX620 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and SX620 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.