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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 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
  • Launched May 2016
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS matches up against the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX620 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 SX620 HS SX160 IS 
LaunchedMay 2016June 2013More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX620 HS 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX620 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the SX620 HS.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX620 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX620 HS.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (182g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
51
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 shots)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (25-625mm  25.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (625mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (182g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 295 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $279