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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 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
  • Announced May 2016
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • New Model is Nikon D850
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon D810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and D810 (36MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and D810 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was brought out 23 months after the D810 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the D810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon D810

 SX620 HS D810 
RevealedMay 2016June 2014More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon SX620 HS

 D810 SX620 HS 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon D810

 SX620 HS D810 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon D810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the D810.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and D810 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and D810.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D810 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon D810 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Nikon D810 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Nikon D810 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery power (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (980g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (1,200 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Nikon D810
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
28
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon D810
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon D810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon D810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-05-10 2014-06-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXPEED 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 980 gr (2.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 295 shots 1200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots One Two
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