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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 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
  • Released May 2016
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • New Model is Nikon L830
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was announced 3 years after the L820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L820

 SX620 HS L820 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2013Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L820 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L820

 SX620 HS L820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the L820.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and L820 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and L820.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Nikon L820 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Nikon L820 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (470 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L820 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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decently wide (23mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (470g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L820
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 470 grams (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $192