Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX620 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000
SX620 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 41 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX620 HS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
SX620 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got external 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 SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) | 659 grams (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") |
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 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $600 |