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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 7 years after the H20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS grades versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony H20

 SX620 HS H20 
LaunchedMay 2016May 2009More modern by 86 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX620 HS

 H20 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H20

 SX620 HS H20 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer dimensions 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the H20.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and H20.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (250 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $249