Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000
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![Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS/Canon-SX620-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched May 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Renewed by Sony a3500
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years after the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS grades vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony A3000
SX620 HS | A3000 | |||
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Released | May 2016 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 33 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon SX620 HS
A3000 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony A3000
SX620 HS | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the A3000.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Sony-Alpha-A3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Sony-Alpha-A3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and A3000.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Sony-Alpha-A3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Sony-Alpha-A3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $398 |