Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SX620 HS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 45 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX620 HS
EX-ZR1000 | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
SX620 HS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the EX-ZR1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and EX-ZR1000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (0.40 lb) | 255 grams (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | 470 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $279 | $572 |