Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 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
- Launched May 2016
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX240 HS was introduced 5 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the SX620 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX620 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX240 HS
SX620 HS | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX620 HS
SX240 HS | SX620 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SX620 HS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX620 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX620 HS.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 230 images | 295 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $279 |