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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the SX620 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX130 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SX620 HS SX130 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2016August 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX130 IS SX620 HS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the SX620 HS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX620 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SX620 HS.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2016-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 295 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $279