Canon SX620 HS vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was announced 5 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX620 HS scores versus the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with physical 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) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS vs the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and a1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.