Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon Z7
SX620 HS | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX620 HS
Z7 | SX620 HS | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | May 2016 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon Z7
SX620 HS | Z7 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Nikon Z7 | |
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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 |