Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Successor is Canon SX530 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS grades versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony W620
SX520 HS | W620 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX520 HS
W620 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony W620
SX520 HS | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and W620 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and W620.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 shots | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $219 | $102 |