Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS against the Fujifilm S1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.