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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX620 HS A1000 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A1000 SX620 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2019May 2016More recent by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX620 HS A1000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features external 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) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the A1000.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and A1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Nikon A1000
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $477