Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SD970 IS versus Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 8 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS and the SX620 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SX620 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and SX620 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.