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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed May 2016
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 7 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX620 HS grades against the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX620 HS Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2009Newer by 89 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX620 HS Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than average (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than average (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $0