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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX620 HS EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedMay 2016September 2012Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX620 HS EX-ZR1000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
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