Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S33

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 16 months later than the S33 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the S33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S33.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will show extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.