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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years before the W620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W620

 SX200 IS W620 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W620 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W620

 SX200 IS W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the W620.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and W620.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W620
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Sony W620
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $102