Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A900

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.