Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
38
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Sony W620
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX280 HS scores against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony W620
| SX280 HS | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX280 HS
| W620 | SX280 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W620
| SX280 HS | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 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).
Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the W620.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and W620.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
lighter than competitors (233g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W620
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 6 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $325 | $102 |
