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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the EX-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX620 HS EX-100 
ReleasedMay 2016February 2014More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-100 SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX620 HS EX-100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the EX-100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and EX-100.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 389 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $572