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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Canon SX620 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
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 21 months prior to the SX620 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX400 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX620 HS SX400 IS 
LaunchedMay 2016July 2014More modern by 21 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX400 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX620 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS versus the SX620 HS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX620 HS is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SX620 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life 190 images 295 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $279