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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced May 2016
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX200 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX620 HS SX200 IS 
IntroducedMay 2016May 2009More recent by 85 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX200 IS SX620 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
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