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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 4 years after the AW100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon AW100

 SX620 HS AW100 
IntroducedMay 2016August 2011Newer by 58 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 AW100 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW100

 SX620 HS AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS against the AW100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and AW100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Nikon AW100
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
29
rather wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-05-10 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $299