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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S620
(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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 17 months later than the S620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the S620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S620

 SX210 IS S620 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S620 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S620

 SX210 IS S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the S620.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S620.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Nikon S620 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
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 Overall 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 model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $226 $37