Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Introduced May 2016
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX200 IS was unveiled 8 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the SX620 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX620 HS
SX200 IS | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX200 IS
SX620 HS | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | May 2009 | More recent by 85 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX620 HS
SX200 IS | SX620 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX620 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS and the SX620 HS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SX620 HS is 90 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and SX620 HS.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2016-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $329 | $279 |