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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Announced May 2016
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 20 months earlier than the SX620 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the SX620 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX60 HS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX620 HS SX60 HS 
AnnouncedMay 2016September 2014More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX60 HS SX620 HS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SX620 HS.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SX620 HS is 61 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SX620 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
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quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-16 2016-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.4fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 295 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $549 $279