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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched May 2016
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX620 HS XZ-2 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2016December 2012Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX620 HS

 XZ-2 iHS SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX620 HS XZ-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX620 HS will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (340 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
great battery (340 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 346 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 295 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $450