Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S5200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years later than the S5200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S5200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS against the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and S5200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.