Nikon D800 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D800
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS

Links
Prices:		Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Nikon D800 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D700 D700 vs D800	Canon SX610 HS SX610 HS vs SX620 HS
Successor:	Nikon D810 D800 vs D810
General
Model Number:	D800	SX620 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$2999.95	$279.99
Street Price:	$1,849.95	$319.00
Date Available:	2012-03-30	2016-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	35.6 oz (1,008 g) includes batteries	6.4 oz (182 g)
Size:	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm)	3.8 x 2.2 x 1.1 in. (97 x 57 x 28 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	36.3	20.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.88 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	95
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	25.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,853
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4), 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.0	7.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio)	MP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		25 - 625mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.5 - 112.5mm
Zoom Ratio:		25.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.2 (W) / f/6.6 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode	Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2	Auto, ISO 80 - 3200 (P mode)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (4), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options.	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area)	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	None	Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Auto ISO: 50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range)
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	No UHS support
Other Memory:	UDMA7/UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio)	MP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or wireless	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)	Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.39
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	23
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.46
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.0	7.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	54
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	18
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	14
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.74 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.184 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.044 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.22 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.043 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		295 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	900 shots
Battery Life, Video:		65 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15	Proprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, New EXPEED 3 processor, 91K-dot Matrix Metering III, Improved Auto ISO, Full HD 1080p30 movies, HMDI simultaneous output, Dual SD+CF slots, USB 3.0.	Available in black, red and silver.