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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 3 months prior to the W620 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sony W620

					

					

						
 SX40 HS W620 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX40 HS

					

					

						
 W620 SX40 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sony W620

					

					

						
 SX40 HS W620 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS and the W620.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and W620 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and W620.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W620 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

						Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W620
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 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 has face detect focusing
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Sony W620
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 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
56
 lighter than others (116 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
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 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 lighter than others (116g)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W620
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Sony W620
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than others (116 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-15 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 380 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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 pricing $330 $102