Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D5600

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon D5600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty similar but the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was released 6 months earlier than the D5600 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS grades vs the D5600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon D5600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the D5600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and D5600 is 93 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and D5600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX620 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D5600 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.