Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SX620 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS scores against the SX620 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS versus the SX620 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SX620 HS is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and SX620 HS.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind in sensor tech.