Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was announced 8 months after the A7S II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS grades against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS vs the A7S II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and A7S II.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.