Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX620 HS camera would suit you adequately.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PowerShot SX620 HS is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX620 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the PowerShot SX620 HS.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the PowerShot SX620 HS fits the bill.
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| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Camera Type | Compact |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
| Product Colour | White |
| Camera | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.2-6.6 |
| Camera File System | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW |
| Languages Support | Multi |
| Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Photo Effects | 1 |
| Playback Modes | Playlist, Rotation, Shuffle, Slideshow |
| Scene Modes | Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (5.0 MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poste |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s |
| Shooting Modes | Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SC |
| Smartphone Remote Support | Yes |
| Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes |
| White Balance | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom. |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| External Flash Connector | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash Range (tele) | 1 - 2 m |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 4 m |
| Focusing | |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | 1 m |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | 0.01 m |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto |
| Focusing Distance | 1 |
| Macro Focusing Range | 1 - 50 m |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.01 - 0.5 m |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 1 - ∞ m |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ m |
| Tracking Focus | 1 |
| Light Exposure | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Program |
| Light Metering | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre) |
| Shutter | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/2000 s |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 15 s |
| Video | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Full HD | Yes |
| HD Type | Full HD |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Video Formats Supported | AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Audio | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC, MPEG4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
| Lens System | |
| Combined Zoom | 100 x |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 25 - 625 mm |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.5 - 112.5 mm |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 13/10 |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.6 |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 625 mm |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.2 |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 25 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 25 x |
| Storage | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display | |
| Built-in Display | Yes |
| Display | TFT |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Display Diagonal | 3 " |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 922000 pixels |
| Field Of View | 100 % |
| Sensor | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Megapixel | 20.2 MP |
| Total Megapixels | 21.1 MP |
| Technical Details | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| Image Editing | Crop, Resizing |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Stabilizer | Yes |
| Ports & Interfaces | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
| HDMI Connector Type | D |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB |
| USB Connector Type | B |
| USB Port | Yes |
| USB Version | 2.0 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 295 shots |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery Type | NB-13L |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
| Power Source Type | Battery |
| Networking | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
| Packaging Content | |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes |
| Bundled Software | CameraWindow DCMap UtilityImage Transfer Utility |
| Hand Strap | Yes |
| Weight & Dimensions | |
| Depth | 27.9 mm |
| Height | 56.9 mm |
| Weight | 158 g |
| Weight (including Battery) | 182 g |
| Width | 96.9 mm |
| System Requirements | |
| Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom |
| Picture Quality | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 |
| Memory | |
| Memory Slots | 1 |
| Operational Conditions | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |