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Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Comparison

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Nikon A1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing A1000 and SX620 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon A1000 was introduced to market in January 2019 and Canon SX620 HS was launched in May 2016. As you can see, SX620 HS is 3 years older than A1000. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon A1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-01-18
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 330g. 114 x 72 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix A900 Compare

Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-05-10
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 182g. 97 x 57 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A1000 over Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 625mm 215 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35x vs 25× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 4.0m 2m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX620 HS over Nikon Coolpix A1000
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Battery Life
295 shots vs 250 shots 45 more frames with a single charge
Weight
182 g vs 330 g 148 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
6.60 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 922k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 625mm Very good Telezoom
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 2.5fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 6.60 Slow lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX620 HS has external dimensions of 97 x 57 x 28 mm (3.81 x 2.24 x 1.1″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS. Canon SX620 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Nikon A1000.

Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS.

Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS.
Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX620 HS is significantly lighter (148g ) than the Nikon A1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

A1000
SX620 HS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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A1000
SX620 HS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix A1000 nor Canon PowerShot SX620 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Nikon A1000 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Canon SX620 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A1000.
Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon A1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX620 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.

Below you can see the A1000 and SX620 HS sensor size comparison.

Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS Cameras


Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon A1000 features a 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 35x zoom lens whereas Canon SX620 HS features a 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 25× zoom lens.

Nikon A1000 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX620 HS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.20, Canon SX620 HS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon A1000 has 215mm longer reach than the Canon SX620 HS. However, with a max aperture of f6.60, Canon SX620 HS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

A1000
SX620 HS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

A1000
SX620 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

A1000
SX620 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

A1000
SX620 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon A1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX620 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon A1000 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon SX620 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon A1000 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon SX620 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
840 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
625 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 295 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Nikon A1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX620 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
35.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
330g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Compact Body
182g
25.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon A1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX620 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX620 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon A1000 and Canon SX620 HS scores compare:

Nikon A1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #319 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Canon SX620 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #159 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #719 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Nikon A1000 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX620 HS in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Nikon A1000.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix A1000 Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2019-01-18 2016-05-10
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-840 mm (35x) 25-625 mm (25×)
Max Aperture F3.4-6.9 F3.2-6.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 1,166k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 98% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.5 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 330g 182g
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm 97 x 57 x 28mm
Battery Life 250 shots 295 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS No None
DxO Sensor Scores
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