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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 2 years later than the S5300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX620 HS matches up against the S5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S5300

 SX620 HS S5300 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2014More recent by 29 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S5300 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S5300

 SX620 HS S5300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the S5300.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S5300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Nikon S5300 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (138g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
35
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 138g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $180