Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L620

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L620 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS ×
Nikon Coolpix L620 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix L620
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX510 HSL620
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104108
Width (mm)8034
Height (mm)7069
Weight (g)349237
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX500-
SuccessorCanon SX520 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.118.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4864 x 2736(13.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)10.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo)).MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0025.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.005.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)3014
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection: Center, Face detection, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters:Fish-eye Effect, Miniature EffectBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama. Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.0m (1ft 8in. to 16ft.) ; [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-83
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250410
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LH2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDIGIC 4 processor, built-in Wi-Fi.Available in black or red.



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