Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was announced 7 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the EX-S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-S5
SX620 HS | EX-S5 | |||
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Released | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 90 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX620 HS
EX-S5 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-S5
SX620 HS | EX-S5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the EX-S5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-S5 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and EX-S5.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 100g (0.22 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $130 |