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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years after the S6200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S6200

 SX620 HS S6200 
IntroducedMay 2016August 2011More modern by 58 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S6200 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S6200

 SX620 HS S6200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the S6200.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S6200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $229