Canon PowerShot SX620 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A10 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Full HD video
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
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Nikon · Compact · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Nikon Coolpix A10
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and the Nikon Coolpix A10 are both fixed-lens compact cameras released in 2016 for simple point-and-shoot photography. The A10 is the lighter carry at 160 g against 182 g for the SX620 HS, with bodies measuring 96 x 59 x 29 mm and 97 x 57 x 28 mm respectively. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
May 11, 2016 | January 14, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 97 x 57 x 28 mm | 96 x 59 x 29 mm |
| Camera weight | 182 g | 160 g |
| Optics | 54/100 | 49/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe SX620 HS is the stronger choice for moving subjects and for cropping into a frame afterwards. Nine autofocus points against one on the A10 keep focus available away from the centre of the frame, and its 2.5 fps continuous shooting against 1.2 fps helps catch fleeting moments. Its 20 MP CMOS sensor also captures more pixels than the A10's 16 MP CCD. Several core settings match here: both use the 1/2.3-inch sensor format, offer stabilisation, start at 80 ISO and top out at a 1/2000 second shutter for freezing daylight motion. The SX620 HS reaches 3200 ISO against 1600 ISO on the A10, so you can hold a faster shutter speed in dim rooms. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
2.5 fps045 | 1.2 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 4+ | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 444080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 43/100 | 34/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe SX620 HS is the better video choice when clips will be shown on a large screen or edited afterwards, recording Full HD while the A10 tops out at Standard HD. Both support a maximum video frame rate of 30 fps, a separate limit from resolution here. The SX620 HS records in MPEG-4 as well as MOV, while the A10 offers MOV only. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  Standard HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MOV |
| Features | 41/100 | 47/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe SX620 HS has the better screen for composing and reviewing, a 3-inch, 922000-dot LCD that flips up for self-portraits and overhead framing. The A10 answers with touch control, so you can tap to set focus and swipe through menus on its 2.7-inch, 230000-dot display. Both offer live view and Wi-Fi for sending photos to a phone. The A10 adds Bluetooth, which the SX620 HS lacks, keeping a low-power link for easy pairing. Both include a built-in flash, and neither has GPS, weather sealing or an external flash shoe. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9220001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryStorage is a match, with both cameras writing to a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card slot. The A10 runs on two AA batteries rated for 400 shots a set, which you can replace anywhere, while the SX620 HS uses a rechargeable NB-13L pack rated at 295 shots and supports USB charging. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-13L | 2 x AA batteries |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 400 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the PowerShot SX620 HS when the pictures matter most: its extra pixels, nine autofocus points, faster continuous shooting and Full HD video suit travel, school events and any subject that moves. The Coolpix A10 is the better simple second camera, offering touch control, Bluetooth pairing and AA batteries you can swap anywhere on a trip away from a charger.