Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W620
SX200 IS | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX200 IS
W620 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W620
SX200 IS | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | 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 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 |