Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S620

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years later than the S620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS scores versus the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the S620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and S620.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.