• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 625.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 190 IS advantages over Canon SX620 HS

  • Less expensive
    $189 vs $319
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 182g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX620 HS advantages over Canon 190 IS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    625 mm vs 240 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer video battery life
    65 vs 50 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 295 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 78k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Canon 190 IS
Panasonic ZS30
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Canon SX620 HS
Panasonic ZS30
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Canon 150 IS

Canon 190 IS
Canon 150 IS
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 150 IS

Canon SX620 HS
Canon 150 IS
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX620 HS vs Canon 150 IS

Compared to Canon 160

Canon 190 IS
Canon 160
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 160

Canon SX620 HS
Canon 160
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX620 HS vs Canon 160

Compared to Nikon S7000

Canon 190 IS
Nikon S7000
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Nikon S7000

Canon SX620 HS
Nikon S7000
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon S7000

Compared to Canon 180

Canon 190 IS
Canon 180
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 180

Canon SX620 HS
Canon 180
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX620 HS vs Canon 180

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