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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 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
  • Released May 2016
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the SX620 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the SX620 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX600 HS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX620 HS SX600 HS 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2014Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX600 HS SX620 HS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS and the SX620 HS.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SX620 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competition (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 188 gr (0.41 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 pictures 295 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $279