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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

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
  • Revealed May 2016
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 5 years after the SX220 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the SX220 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX620 HS SX220 HS 
RevealedMay 2016February 2011Newer by 64 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX220 HS SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX620 HS SX220 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has proportions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the SX220 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SX220 HS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SX220 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon SX220 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
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 2.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 182 grams (0.40 lb) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 210 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $399