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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS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
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon S620

 SX270 HS S620 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX270 HS

 S620 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S620

 SX270 HS S620 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Nikon S620
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors (233g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (120g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S620
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix S620
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