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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 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
  • Revealed May 2016
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX620 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX20 IS grades versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX20 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX20 IS

 SX620 HS SX20 IS 
RevealedMay 2016July 2010Newer by 71 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX20 IS SX620 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS and the SX620 HS.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SX620 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SX620 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
50
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2016-05-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 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 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $279