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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 16 months prior to the SX620 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SX620 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX610 HS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX620 HS SX610 HS 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2015Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX620 HS

 SX610 HS SX620 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Canon SX620 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SX620 HS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and SX620 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX610 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (191g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 2.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 295 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $214 $279