Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX620 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SX620 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SX620 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX620 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.