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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 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
  • Launched May 2016
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 6 years later than the L22 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS scores vs the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L22

 SX620 HS L22 
ReleasedMay 2016February 2010More recent by 77 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L22 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L22

 SX620 HS L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. 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) and the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the L22.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and L22.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L22 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L22 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Nikon L22 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $130