Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S570

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon S570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 6 years later than the S570 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS scores versus the S570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with physical 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) and the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the S570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.