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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Launched May 2016
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 6 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX620 HS EX-Z550 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2010More modern by 78 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-Z550 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX620 HS EX-Z550 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS and the EX-Z550.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (182g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-05-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $149