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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 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
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 5 years later than the S620 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores versus the S620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S620

 SX400 IS S620 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2009More recent by 67 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S620 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S620

 SX400 IS S620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS versus the S620.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S620 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and S620.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S620 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competition (120g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 313g (0.69 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $37