Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Launched May 2016
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX620 HS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | December 2012 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX620 HS
XZ-2 iHS | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX620 HS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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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 |