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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
  • Announced May 2016
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 4 years prior to the P950 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX620 HS scores against the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX620 HS P950 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX620 HS

 P950 SX620 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020May 2016More recent by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P950

 SX620 HS P950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the P950.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and P950 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and P950.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Nikon P950 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon P950 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Nikon P950 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $797