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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 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
  • Announced May 2016
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 2 years after the AW110 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades vs the AW110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon AW110

 SX620 HS AW110 
ReleasedMay 2016July 2013Newer by 35 months
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SX620 HS

 AW110 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW110

 SX620 HS AW110 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer 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) whilst the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS vs the AW110.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and AW110.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Nikon AW110 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Nikon AW110
71
lighter than competitors (182g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Nikon AW110
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-05-10 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $250