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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Fujifilm SL1000
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX620 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX620 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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lighter than others (182g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
great battery (350 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (659g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
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