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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Announced May 2016
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was announced 14 months later than the 1s which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus 1s

 SX620 HS 1s 
AnnouncedMay 2016April 2015Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX620 HS

 1s SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 1s

 SX620 HS 1s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the 1s.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and 1s is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and 1s.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Olympus 1s
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1s Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 1s
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Olympus 1s Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 1s
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Stylus 1s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $279 $699