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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 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
  • Launched May 2016
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the L20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS grades against the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L20

 SX620 HS L20 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2009Fresher by 89 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L20 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L20

 SX620 HS L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS features 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) whilst the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS against the L20.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and L20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Nikon L20 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Nikon L20 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $120