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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 7 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS scores vs the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX620 HS EX-Z400 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2009Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-Z400 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX620 HS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z400 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 dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS against the EX-Z400.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and EX-Z400 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-05-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.40 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Retail price $279 $0