Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Announced January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
- New Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was introduced 6 years after the S620 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S620
SX710 HS | S620 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX710 HS
S620 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S620
SX710 HS | S620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the S620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and S620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S620.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $349 | $37 |