Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 1s

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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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).

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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.

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

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.