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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years before the Z7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon Z7

 SX620 HS Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Z7 SX620 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2018May 2016Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon Z7

 SX620 HS Z7 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS and the Z7.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and Z7 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and Z7.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX620 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Nikon Z7 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon Z7
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Z7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-05-10 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 493
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 922k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 295 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card XQD card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $2,797