Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX530 HS was announced 16 months prior to the SX620 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX530 HS grades against the SX620 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX620 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX530 HS
SX620 HS | SX530 HS | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | January 2015 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX620 HS
SX530 HS | SX620 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS against the SX620 HS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SX620 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SX620 HS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6fps | 2.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 pictures | 295 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $379 | $279 |