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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

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
  • Announced May 2016
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 2 years later than the SX700 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the SX700 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX620 HS SX700 HS 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2014More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX700 HS SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX620 HS SX700 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS against the SX700 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and SX700 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
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lighter than average (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others in class (269 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Digic 6
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 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $349