Clicky

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 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 L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SX620 HS was launched 4 years after the L810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX620 HS L810 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 52 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L810 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L810

 SX620 HS L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the L810.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and L810.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L810 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $280