Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Launched February 2009
- Old Model is Nikon P80

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was brought out 7 years after the P90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon P90
SX620 HS | P90 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 89 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX620 HS
P90 | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P90
SX620 HS | P90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS and the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and P90 is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and P90.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 400 grams (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $279 | $700 |