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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony A7S

 SX620 HS A7S 
RevealedMay 2016April 2014More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Canon SX620 HS

 A7S SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony A7S

 SX620 HS A7S 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS vs the A7S.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and A7S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX620 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX620 HS will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
environment sealing
bad battery life (360 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony A7S
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Alpha A7S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-05-10 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 295 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $1,998