Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6100

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 5 years after the S6100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS scores against the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the S6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S6100.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.