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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Announced May 2016
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX620 HS Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2014More modern by 29 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX620 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX620 HS Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Fujifilm S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS and the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $400