Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS/Canon-SX170-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
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.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon SX620 HS
SX170 IS | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX170 IS
SX620 HS | SX170 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 33 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX620 HS
SX170 IS | SX620 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon SX170 IS versus Canon SX620 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SX620 HS is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | 295 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
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 launch | $0 | $279 |