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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Released May 2016
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was introduced 6 years after the 6000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus 6000

 SX620 HS 6000 
AnnouncedMay 2016July 2009More modern by 84 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 6000 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 6000

 SX620 HS 6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS against the 6000.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and 6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $259