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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Launched May 2016
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon S2900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 17 months later than the S2900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S2900

 SX620 HS S2900 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2015Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S2900 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S2900

 SX620 HS S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the S2900.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and S2900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and S2900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S2900 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (182g)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery power (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-05-10 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $279 $117