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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 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
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 months later than the A900 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon A900

 SX620 HS A900 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A900 SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon A900

 SX620 HS A900 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2016Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior measurements 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 Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the A900.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and A900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and A900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Nikon A900 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others in class (289g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Nikon A900
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $400