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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Sony W620
(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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 5 months after the W620 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX150 IS W620 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 W620 SX150 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX150 IS W620 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the W620.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and W620.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than competitors in class (116g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (130 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
32
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Sony W620
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 lighter than average (306g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (130 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W620
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery power (130 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 images 220 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type 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
Retail price $249 $102