Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Updated by Nikon S9300

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was announced 4 years later than the S9100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX620 HS scores against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon S9100
SX620 HS | S9100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 59 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SX620 HS
S9100 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon S9100
SX620 HS | S9100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got external 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) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS versus the S9100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and S9100.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $279 | $329 |