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Garmin GPSMAP 62 Series - Comparison Table
Garmin GPSMAP 62 Series
Comparison Table
No matter if you're a Mariner, Fisherman, Hiker, Hunter or just a Geocacher you will find the Garmin GPSMAP 62 Series very usefull. This comparison table will help you to determine the differences between the devices and choose the one best suitable to you.
Generally the Garmin GPSMAP 62 Series consist of 5 devices:
GPSMAP 62, GPSMAP 62s, GPSMAP 62sc, GPSMAP 62st, GPSMAP 62stc.
The "S" Models have a has a built-in tilt-compensated 3-axis electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. The "T" Models are preloaded with 100K TOPO mapping and the "C" models have a 5 megapixel autofocus camera.
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GPSMAP® 62 |
GPSMAP® 62s |
GPSMAP® 62sc |
GPSMAP® 62st |
GPSMAP® 62stc |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
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Display size, WxH: |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
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Display resolution, WxH: |
160 x 240 pixels |
160 x 240 pixels |
160 x 240 pixels |
160 x 240 pixels |
160 x 240 pixels |
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Display type: |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
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Weight: |
9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries |
9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries |
9.3 oz (262.1 g) with batteries |
9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries |
9.3 oz (262.1 g) with batteries |
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Battery: |
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
2 AA NiMH batteries (included) |
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
2 AA NiMH batteries (included) |
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Battery life: |
20 hours |
20 hours |
16 hours (2 AA batteries) |
20 hours |
16 hours (2 AA batteries) |
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Waterproof: |
yes (IPX7) |
yes (IPX7) |
yes (IPX7) |
yes (IPX7) |
yes (IPX7) |
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High-sensitivity receiver: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Interface: |
USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
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Basemap: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Preloaded maps: |
no |
no |
no |
yes (topographic) |
yes (topographic) |
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Ability to add maps: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Built-in memory: |
1.7 GB |
1.7 GB |
3.5 GB |
500 MB |
3.5 GB |
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Accepts data cards: |
no |
microSD™ card (not included) |
microSD™ card (not included) |
microSD™ card (not included) |
microSD™ card (not included) |
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Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
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Routes: |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
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Track log: |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
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Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
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Electronic compass: |
no |
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
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Barometric altimeter: |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Camera: |
no |
no |
yes (5 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) |
no |
yes (5 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) |
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Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Picture viewer: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Custom maps compatible: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Geocaching-friendly: |
yes (paperless) |
yes (paperless) |
yes (paperless) |
yes (paperless) |
yes (paperless) |
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Hunt/fish calendar: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Sun and moon information: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Tide tables: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Area calculation: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |