Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9700

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S9700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX620 HS grades versus the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. 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 S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and S9700.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.