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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Announced May 2016
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 5 years later than the P300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon P300

 SX620 HS P300 
LaunchedMay 2016May 2011More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon SX620 HS

 P300 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P300

 SX620 HS P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS against the P300.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and P300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Nikon P300 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
36
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $500