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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S620 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 6 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS scores against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S620

 SX410 IS S620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S620 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S620

 SX410 IS S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S620.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and S620.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (185 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 185 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $37