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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS scores vs the EX-Z16 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX620 HS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedMay 2016September 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-Z16 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX620 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the EX-Z16.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-Z16 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and EX-Z16.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $100