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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX210 IS W620 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX210 IS

          

          

            
 W620 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX210 IS W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions 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 SX210 IS vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the W620.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and W620.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
37
 manual focus
 good MP (14MP)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than average (116g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
43
 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
32
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than average (116 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
48
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony W620
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (116 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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