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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS

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4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is an affordable travel-zoom camera with a 25x zoom lens. The Canon SX620 offers 20 megapixels, a high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen, built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX620 HS review...Read more
Canon's new PowerShot SX620 HS builds upon the SX610 from last year, with a few upgrades that many are sure to appreciate; especially those looking for a compact travel camera. While the SX620 HS maintains most of the same core features as its predecessor, Canon has made one big change to the camera'sRead more
Canon's SX620 HS pocket long-zoom boasts a more powerful zoom and easier operation. See our Canon SX620 preview for all the details!Read more
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Pros

  • image stabilization features also help create sharp images
  • easy-to-navigate menus and automatic functions are perfect
  • device that s easy to learn and operate

Cons

  • Camera batteries usually do not last for long periods of time
  • camera does not have an optical viewfinder)
  • the camera does not have the ability to shoot slow motion

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • 3.2
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS

Pros

  • image stabilization features also help create sharp images
  • easy-to-navigate menus and automatic functions are perfect
  • device that s easy to learn and operate
  • a great compact camera for travel and everyday shooting
  • size and clarity
  • 3 inches is actually quite pleasing
  • excellent image quality
  • and reliable performance
  • Optical image stabilization system
  • maintain consistent compositions and framing accuracy
  • versatile and Intelligent IS image stabilization system

Cons

  • Camera batteries usually do not last for long periods of time
  • camera does not have an optical viewfinder)
  • the camera does not have the ability to shoot slow motion
  • lack of a touch screen
  • pop-up style flash which needs to be manually ejected
  • the screen still isn t touch-sensitive
  • Digital Tele-Converter
  • noticeable wide-angle vignetting
  • limited filter selection may seem a bit stingy
  • still have not been able to link to my phone
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
Other resolutions
  • 5184x3888
  • 3648x2736
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
  • 5184x2912
  • 3648x2048
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x360
  • 5184x3456
  • 3648x2432
  • 2048x1368
  • 640x424
  • 3888x3888
  • 2736x2736
  • 1536x1536
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4+
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom25.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.2
Focal length equiv25 - 625
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range1.97 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/2000 sec
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingno
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Twilight
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight5.57 oz
Width3.81 in
Height2.24 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)295
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio4:3
Screen dots922000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Camera playbackHighlights
Video recording limit65.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
micro HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
Smartphone remote supportyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno

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Published: 09.10.2017
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