Canon N vs Sony W620

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon N vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 13 months after the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the N matches up vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon N vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the N vs the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and W620.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.