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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 5 months later than the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony W620

 SX260 HS W620 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX260 HS

 W620 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony W620

 SX260 HS W620 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS against the W620.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and W620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W620 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W620
37
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Cost at release $349 $102