Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon W300

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has 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) and the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the W300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and W300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.