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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
Sony A3000
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony A3000

 SX620 HS A3000 
ReleasedMay 2016August 2013Newer by 33 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A3000 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony A3000

 SX620 HS A3000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Sony A3000
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A3000 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
26
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony A3000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Alpha A3000
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