Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5100

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the S5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the S5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and S5100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.