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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Revealed May 2016
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 2 years later than the S810c and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS grades against the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S810c

 SX620 HS S810c 
RevealedMay 2016April 2014Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX620 HS

 S810c SX620 HS 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S810c

 SX620 HS S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the S810c.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and S810c.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Nikon S810c Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (182g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S810c Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $350