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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was introduced 4 years after the P7100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon P7100

 SX620 HS P7100 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 52 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 P7100 SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P7100

 SX620 HS P7100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer 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 P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the P7100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and P7100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX620 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Nikon P7100 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P7100 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P7100 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good battery power (350 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (395g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (395g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $750