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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Released May 2016
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the SX620 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the SX620 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX420 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX420 IS

 SX620 HS SX420 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX420 IS SX620 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016May 2016Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SX620 HS.

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SX620 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and SX620 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2016-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 195 shots 295 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $279