Clicky

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched May 2016
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX620 HS was unveiled 4 years after the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX620 HS EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedMay 2016May 2012More modern by 49 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX620 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and EX-ZR300.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-05-10 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 500 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $329