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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years after the S1000pj which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS grades versus the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX620 HS S1000pj 
LaunchedMay 2016August 2009More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX620 HS

 S1000pj SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX620 HS S1000pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer 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 S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS and the S1000pj.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S1000pj.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $289