Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 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
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was announced 4 months later than the S620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S620
SX200 IS | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX200 IS
S620 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S620
SX200 IS | S620 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and S620.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-5L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $329 | $37 |