Canon S95 vs Canon SX620 HS

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon S95 versus Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX620 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was unveiled 6 years before the SX620 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S95 scores vs the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S95 versus Canon SX620 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S95 vs the SX620 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and SX620 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will show more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind in sensor innovation.