Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years after the S1600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX620 HS grades against the S1600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features outside dimensions 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 FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS against the S1600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and S1600.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.