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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years after the S620 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S620

 SX730 HS S620 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S620 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S620

 SX730 HS S620 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S620.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and S620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and S620.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to give greater detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S620
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (120g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $37