Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Released March 2015
- New Model is Nikon P1000
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX620 HS was introduced 15 months after the P900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up against the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon P900
SX620 HS | P900 | |||
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Released | May 2016 | March 2015 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX620 HS
P900 | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P900
SX620 HS | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got 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 P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS against the P900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and P900 is 93 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and P900.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 899 gr (1.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $279 | $600 |