Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Digital Camera, Black {20.2MP}

Canon SX620 HS: 25x zoom in a shirt-pocket body

A 25–625mm equivalent focal range in a camera that weighs 182 grams is a genuinely unusual proposition. Canon packed a 25x optical zoom into a body measuring 97 x 57 x 28mm, which means you're looking at serious telephoto reach, 625mm equivalent, without a bag, a strap, or a second thought about carrying it. The 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor pairs with Canon's Intelligent IS optical stabilization, which matters most at the long end where camera shake is most punishing. At f/3.2 wide, the lens is workable in decent light, and the 80–3200 ISO range gives you options when the scene dims.

Shooters who want quick sharing will find the built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi with NFC does the job cleanly. Pair it to your phone via Canon's Camera Connect app and you've got remote control plus wireless transfer without touching a cable. The 3-inch, 922,000-dot LCD handles framing and review duty in the absence of a viewfinder. Full HD 1080p video at 30p rounds out the recording side. The 295-shot CIPA battery rating is honest enough for a day's casual shooting, and the NB-13L comes with a dedicated charger than relying on USB-only top-ups. For what this camera does, put real zoom range in your pocket, it delivers a specific, functional value that larger gear simply cannot match for portability.

Who It's For

Travel photographers who refuse to carry interchangeable-lens gear on non-photography trips will find the 625mm equivalent reach covers everything from street-level architecture at 25mm to distant wildlife and compressed cityscapes at the long end. Bird and wildlife enthusiasts working from parks or zoos get usable telephoto reach without a tripod, thanks to Intelligent IS. Family documentarians benefit from the face-detection zoom tracking, which keeps a moving subject at consistent framing size automatically. Anyone shooting social content will appreciate the NFC-assisted phone pairing and direct remote shutter control via smartphone.

Key Features

• 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4+ processor
• 25x optical zoom (25–625mm equivalent) in 182-gram body
• Intelligent IS optical stabilization for telephoto shake control
• f/3.2 aperture at wide, f/6.6 at full telephoto
• 80–3200 ISO range with automatic or manual selection
• Full HD 1080p video at 30fps with mono audio
• Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and smartphone remote control via Camera Connect
• 3-inch fixed LCD (922,000 dots) with no viewfinder
• Manual focus with 1cm macro and 5cm normal focus range
• 295-shot CIPA battery life with included NB-13L charger

FAQ

What kind of reach does 25x optical zoom actually give you?

The lens spans 25–625mm equivalent, so you're working with a standard wide angle at 25mm and serious telephoto at 625mm. That's enough to frame distant subjects without cropping in post, though the f/6.6 aperture at the long end means you'll need good light or higher ISO to keep shutter speeds reasonable.

Is this camera small enough to carry casually?

Yes. At 97 x 57 x 28mm and 182 grams, it fits easily in a jacket pocket or small bag. The 25x zoom in that footprint is the whole point - you get legitimate telephoto reach without a second lens or a camera bag.

How does the Intelligent IS stabilization perform at full zoom?

Optical stabilization helps noticeably at 625mm equivalent, where camera shake is most visible. It won't freeze subject motion, so in dim light at the long end you'll either need to raise ISO (which introduces noise) or back off the zoom to get a brighter aperture and steadier shots.

Can you control the camera from your phone?

The built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi with NFC pairs to your smartphone via Canon's Camera Connect app, giving you remote control, live view on your phone screen, and wireless image transfer without cables. NFC makes pairing simpler if you're using Android.

What's the battery life like for a full day of shooting?

The CIPA rating is 295 shots per charge, which is honest for casual shooting. The included NB-13L comes with a dedicated charger, so you're not tethered to USB-only charging. Enabling ECO mode extends that to around 405 shots.

Does this have manual exposure modes?

No. Canon kept this straightforward for beginners - you get Smart AUTO (scene detection), Program mode, and Creative Shot (which captures six frames with automatic cropping and filters). There's no aperture priority, shutter priority, or full manual mode.