Canon A810 vs Sony W620
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33


96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A810 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A810 was manufactured within a month of the W620 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A810 matches up vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony W620
A810 | W620 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A810
W620 | A810 |
---|
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony W620
A810 | W620 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon A810 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A810 against the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and W620.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $99 | $102 |