Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Red

MPN: 1073C014  |  EAN: 8714574636306  |  Model: PowerShot SX620 HS

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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Red - 1073C014 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Cute & Pretty Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS will satisfy your needs.

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.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS will satisfy your needs..

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PowerShot SX620 HS is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

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.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the PowerShot SX620 HS is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS for aquatic photos is a treat.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX620 HS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

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.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

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.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Red - 1073C014 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Red
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 %