Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was unveiled 4 years after the S620 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS scores against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S620
SX270 HS | S620 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX270 HS
S620 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S620
SX270 HS | S620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the S620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and S620.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | 210 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $284 | $37 |