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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S620
(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
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S620 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 7 years after the S620 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX720 HS grades versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S620

 SX720 HS S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S620 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S620

 SX720 HS S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS against the S620.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S620.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S620 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S620
67
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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